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George I 1719 first issue halfpenny with grained edge, ex Terner where slabbed AU58, but realistically not much better than VF. The middle one of 3(?) known. There is a note in the Norweb pt.2 catalo… (View Post)

1853 copper proof halfpenny, ex-Norweb 1675 over 3 over 2 halfpenny, previously slabbed 1673 NGC 65 1795 bronzed copper pattern halfpenny, Peck 1053. ex-Boulton (View Post)

If you are going to collect hammered cons, it is better that you ignore any thoughts of slabbing and operate a 2 point grading system -- acceptable and unacceptable. This has served me well over the … (View Post)

Henry VI trefoil-annulet/annulet issue mule penny Maximinus II follis struck at the London mint Edward I 1a farthing struck in debased silver (o.766 fine) Victoria 1888 Jubilee head groat Lead splash… (View Post)

As per the conversation I had with Graham Dyer a few year ago and posted on the Predecimal forum, he said forget the denomination. These strikes were all about testing a metal mix and not necessarily… (View Post)