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Hi. Has anybody any information on this coin as I cannot see it recorded anywhere ? All 1/2 pennies appear to be Tertivs of this age. Thanks in advance.  |
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Interesting! What's the size and what's on the reverse?
My initial reaction is that is not a real thing! Real coin that is. It could be quite a real token or medallion.
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Thanks greeniejim, svslav other side is Britannia as per normal 1/2 penny 28mm in diameter.
Edited by rooneydog
10/21/2012 3:13 pm
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United Kingdom
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Brilliant discovery.Well done.
I'm against slabbing generally but when a rarity like this comes up I'm sure CGS will go for the publicity and raise the profile.
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Ireland
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I think I would agree with peter1234 on this one, as the article mentions the other known examples are in very poor condition by comparison, I would almost certainly get it slabbed by the CGS.
If it turns out to be the real deal, and I see no reason why it wouldn't be, all I can say rooneydog, A BLOODY NICE FIND YOUNG CHAP....!!
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Sweet! Where'd you get it?
And will you be selling it? You could get quite a few 1696 half pennies with that!
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United Kingdom
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That is an awesome find. Well done!
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Rooneydog, where did you say you live, I think I was walkabout there a wee while ago and dropped it, I'm sure I had one of them.............
Good Luck buddy!
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Thanks all, emailed CGS with photo etc - got no response so I phoned them and explained the rarity, got very little response apart from "we will send you an introduction pack and you can then make an appointment to come and see us". My opinion - poor, can anyone recommend any one else ?
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Rooneydog, my opinion on CGS attitude is worse than poor, unfortunately this is a family forum so I cant really voice my true opinion, personally I would try SPINK in London, perhaps they might show a bit more interest in the Rarity, and possibly include it in a future Newsletter.
What have you got to loose.?
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Thanks again, will give it a go.
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Try CGS again with a link to the Nicholson collection.Likewise the same to Spink.
Don't forget we are talking about the pinnacle knowledge on the subject.
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Thanks Peter1234, I did attach the link to the Nicholson collection in my email to CGS on Sunday, also in my email last night to Spink.
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United States
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Great discovery! Did you ever hear back from CGS or Spink?
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United Kingdom
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As it has been 18 months I thought I would give Spink another chance, here's the reply. I think the Spink coin department needs to apologise to you! This is of course a very rare coin and I can only assume that our specialist who looked at it originally took a cursory glance and assumed it was the normal legend.
I tend to agree that it would have been for circulation. We will put in the next edition of Coins of England and many thanks for the use of your image.Perseverance  |
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