That looks like the same die pair to me.
I definitely agree... Most of the stuff that walks in is mundane and common... We do see 1-3 coins a month that I would consider really rare.
This is a very rare coin in this condition and has a value in the low 5 figures.
I am very lucky that I get to see some of the most amazing coins in the world walk in our store. I wanted to start a thread and chronicle some of...
I agree but I don't want to make the coin look like something it isn't. The picture I have taken is exactly what the coin looks like in hand.
I do wish you would have stopped... We were pretty busy for most of the show tho. I did get a little time to hang out with Conder101.
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We had a great show at Indiana state. Talked to a lot of customers and bought and sold a lot of coins. We were so busy that I actually lost my...
That was a pathetic effort at a troll... Wow...
This contest is over 2 years old...
I have found that some Soverigns from that period do come PL.
I see a wreath clash and under her chin is part of the numeral.
From those pics it kinda looks like a Chinese counterfeit to me... Better pics are a must.
Back on topic and enough of the personal swipes. Respectfully.
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I spoke with Tom Reynolds about this piece today on the phone. He said he was "perplexed" by it and did not know what it was. He was going to try...
Note the date. That piece is dated 1722 while my piece is dated 1723.
Not really... from what I can tell this halfpenny was never made in this configuration in 1723 either.
I just realized that this is indeed a half penny and not the farthing as I had originally identified it as.
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