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  1. Coinsandmedals liked The Meat man's post in the thread When photos can't do it justice: exquisitely toned silver franc of Napoleon Bonaparte.

    What do redwood trees, the interior of the Hagia Sophia, and my new coin have in common? Photos can’t do it justice. ;) Having...

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  2. Coinsandmedals liked The Meat man's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    Great to know! I will add that information to my database description. Thanks!

    Feb 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
  3. Coinsandmedals replied to the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    I couldn't tell from your original images whether the small dot under the “V” was on the holder or the coin. The TrueView provides a...

    Feb 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
  4. Coinsandmedals liked The Meat man's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    Not at all, that is most kind of you! Message sent.

    Feb 4, 2026
  5. Coinsandmedals liked The Meat man's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    No, I don't. Looks interesting, though!

    Feb 4, 2026
  6. Coinsandmedals replied to the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    I’ll take a look tomorrow to see if I can narrow down the specific variety of your coin. Would you be willing to DM me the cert number...

    Feb 4, 2026
  7. Coinsandmedals replied to the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    Thanks! Do you have a copy of the book on the EIC Bombay coinage by Paul Stevens?

    Feb 4, 2026
  8. Coinsandmedals liked The Meat man's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    Super cool coins! Thanks for sharing them and your knowledge!

    Feb 4, 2026
  9. Coinsandmedals liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    WOW!!! Thank you for that! I love this Soho stuff, but make no pretense at all of scholarship. I’m glad there are collectors like you...

    Feb 4, 2026
  10. Coinsandmedals liked yarm's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    I've seen copper shells (with silver interiors) on British farthings through the 2P. They did a nice job of preserving proofs! I...

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  11. Coinsandmedals liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    Oh, hey. Just remembered this other one from the "used to be mine" files. I may not have pictures of the gilt Irish penny I once...

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  12. Coinsandmedals liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    Gorgeous Georgius! Ha! That’ll be my name for these coins from now on!

    Feb 4, 2026
  13. Coinsandmedals liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    Ahh, you should have seen the gilt proof 1805 Irish Hibernia penny (full large penny, not halfpenny) that I once owned. It was NGC PR64...

    Feb 4, 2026
  14. Coinsandmedals liked The Meat man's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    Gorgeous Georgius! I was hoping you'd weigh in. :) I love that Bermuda ship, and the cameo effect on the Hibernia is simply stunning!

    Feb 4, 2026
  15. Coinsandmedals liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Copper Proof coin from 1791 - British East India Company 1 1/2 Pice.

    Oh, yes sir! 18th century proof? Count ME in, when I can afford it! (Which isn't often.) I have only one 18th century proof coin,...

    Feb 4, 2026