A Funny Story About Ebay, An 1860 Penny, And E-Books.

[Garrett 76]

Okay well here I am about week and a half ago having just received my "Collectors Coins GB" in e-book format having a read about 17 (SEVENTEEN) circulating types of 1860 pennies.

Later that same evening I am perusing eBay when what do I see. WOW ! an 1860 penny.

I try to identify what type it is but because I have had a few festive beverages I cant work it out. Anyway the invevitable happens and I place a bid (why cant we lock outselves out of eBay and FaceBook when we are over the limit !) so I can get it and have a good look.

Coin arrives and I still cannot work out what I've got !!

Anyway - from my other new ebook purchase I can see it is in around fine condition.

Probably the funniest part of the story is that I only paid $3 + 2$ post (~ 2.7 pounds) so it looks like reasonable value which must be unusual for an inebriated impulsive eBay purchase ... ha haha

Okay - so the story is not so funny. Carry on.

PS - does anyone know what bloody reverse it is ? A ? (but the thumb looks like it touches the cross) In too low condition to tell ?

[Bronze & Copper Collector 417]

Toothed border...... Reverse D

I'm on my cell phone but it looks like an Obverse 2 Reverse D..

an F-10.......

Reverses A, B, & C are Round Bead borders

[Accumulator 52]

I agree, reverse D. The colon after 'G' of 'D: G:' is aligned with a border tooth, so not obverse 3 (I can't see the signature to use that as an ID). So F10.

[Peckris 579]

You did ok - a Fine 1860 penny for less than £3 including postage is fair enough I'd say. You certainly weren't burned, pissed or not!!

[Garrett 76]

Thanks for the info guys ! Very interesting !

The eBook I have mentions a rock to the left of the lighthouse for reverse 'C' and 'D' which I couldn't see. There were no pictures so I didn't know how big the rock should be. I will try to get a magnifying glass and have a closer look.

One day I will probably be interested in getting a more comprehensive reference book so I will probably be asking more questions about good books later.

I bought the penny for the educational value, but it is a charming little thing and I'll keep it a while I think. I get the occasional flashback to my childhood when I look at it.

Yes Peck, my trigger finger has certainly done worse in the past !!

cheers and thanks again

Garrett.