Any experts on George III copper out there? (NOW THAT AJAAN IS GONE CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE COINS?)

Aethelred · May 23, 2004 6:49AM

I know that slight differences in the ship on the reverse of 1797-1799 copper coins were used to track dies or perhaps when, by whom the coins mere made. My qusetion what do we now know about what the differences mean, are there any records?

ajaan · May 23, 2004 6:50AM

I have a bunch of old records. But I usually listen to CDs now.

Aethelred · May 23, 2004 7:05AM

<< <i>I have a bunch of old records. But I usually listen to CDs now. >>

I used to collect first pressings of Beatles records, but that doesn't help here!

Lloyd · May 23, 2004 7:08AM

ajaan · May 23, 2004 7:10AM

I once pressed a beetle under my shoe.

Aethelred · May 23, 2004 7:13AM

This thread is now ruined!

I'll try again after Don has gone to bed.

coinkat · May 23, 2004 7:20AM

Mono or Stereo? I mean if the thread is ruined, no harm in asking. The early Capitol Mono LPS sell for more.

Lloyd · May 23, 2004 7:23AM

ajaan · May 23, 2004 7:26AM

Last time I had mono I was in bed for two weeks.

spinaker2000 · May 23, 2004 7:44AM

you ever notice how much better the stereo seperation was on albums, or that could have been the buzz.

lordmarcovan · May 23, 2004 8:10AM

I got a buzz one time from too much caffeine.

wybrit · May 23, 2004 8:43AM

The first four fab four albums (made in the UK) were all in "fake stereo." The CDs were in mono only, so I never bought 'em.

Aethelred · May 23, 2004 12:16PM

I know that slight differences in the ship on the reverse of 1797-1799 copper coins were used to track dies or perhaps when, by whom the coins mere made. My qusetion what do we now know about what the differences mean, are there any records?

spinaker2000 · May 23, 2004 12:17PM

I'll look in Peck. BRB

spinaker2000 · May 23, 2004 12:31PM

From Peck

" Fifty or more different ships of variety (a) (5 incuse gunports on ship) could probably be distinguished. The sea also appears to vary with each ship, as it was doubtless engraved at the same time that the ship was punched in."

That only covers the 5 gunport variety. There is still the 6, and 9 gunports, the plain hull, and raised line along the lenght of hull. Plus a bunch of other varieties that deal with raised dots, letters etc..........

Aethelred · May 23, 2004 12:34PM

<< <i>I'll look in Peck. BRB >>

Thanks Terry!

Any experts on George III copper out there? (NOW THAT AJAAN IS GONE CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE COINS?)

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