Thank you @Victor_Clark - the problem is the paperwork has to be done right. If not you've got problems, and no easy solutions.
You have broadly speaking nailed it. If the loss extends beyond the inner circle its a fragment, if not its a chip.
For the naturally curious, here is the 1888 volume - courtesy of the Internet archive.. Spink with an ad on page 240-1 no less. A guide to the...
You have a real rarity there, though its not pretty. Normal Labienus denarii are easier - but viciously expensive! Congratulations. I've often...
These are small runs, and removed when sold out - your coin isn't now on sale. This is still available, .999(24K) 11mm for £69: VE Day 80th...
The real 2025 Pitcairn proofs are 999 Gold & denominated in dollars, not pounds. The legend on your coin is also arranged differently, possibly...
Well, I've got a ballpark figure. My 1991 Krause has a value of $140 - adjusted for inflation is $385. It does seem fairly valuable.
The page from zeno.ru with some details for it. #234818 - Tibet, 1 sho, KM Y#21.1a, BE 15-59 (1925)
Let's hear it for the elephant! On a similar vein - an early coin from Sierra Leone. Well worn and pretty scarce, found on eBay no less. [ATTACH]
Pennies are undated except by mm. It looks like yours is Spink 2580 6th Issue Penny mm '0'. Dating to 1600-1. Of course, welcome back to CT.
I hope this will be useful, recently found on the net. It seems fairly comprehensive - includes both the old & new world mints. Mint die-sinkers...
You've nailed the issuer spot on - the reverse matches this piece. Liard "Aidant" - Ernest of Bavaria - Prince-bishopric of Liege A look at his...
Looks like the slab is right, the enlargement from NGC shows a flat stroke on the top of the '5', and the bowl of the digit don't look right to be...
Hi Allan. Just spent an enjoyable time finding these on Numista. No real idea of value alas - but interesting coins nonetheless. 1 Grosso -...
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