Nothing more seems to be happening on 1758, so here are my offerings for 1757. After this I miss out until 1754. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It is also very much a matter of taste. Personally I hate slabbed coins - for me that takes away all the joy of the history of the coin as it...
Provided we can get past 1755 I can then carry on with every year until 1670!
Seems to have gone quiet on 1759 so here are some 1758s: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Couple more with crowns here: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Continue theme Crowned Beasts
There's a crown on this fella too! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
We must be about due for 1760? Here is an Evasion from that date: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yes! I have been waiting until this morning: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
OK well I just went to the trouble of scanning this one for "ill-fated" but sadly no ship: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Edward II (1307-1327) Penny minted...
Getting better I think. This with a new "white" light and on a white background. I think I need a second lamp. I have increased the brightness...
The infamous 1763 Shilling - most you see, including this one, are modern copies. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Thanks yes - I got there in the end. The photoscape page is badly worded and implies that if you are on Windows 10 you have to use Photoscape X,...
Well I had one of those Pidcock Farthings on Ebay just a few weeks ago, in better condition and it got no bid at £35. So I am guessing he would...
Thanks for that! Yes I am aware of the colour cast problem - I plan to buy some better bulbs tomorrow as I only have ordinary Tungsten balanced...
Hi @Dougmeister I have been trying to get Photoscape. As I am on Windows 10 I get directed to Microsoft website and they don't offer a free trail...
In case anyone is interested, here is the original box that went with the British version of the medal, along with the propaganda leaflet that...
... and then this Spanish 40c: Before: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] After: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Getting better I think. Some before and after shots - first this Austrian 7 Kreuzer: Before: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] After: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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