This less than inspiring but nevertheless important piece appeared on eBay in late 2009. A Taylor restrike, Peck type R24 in aluminium was not known to him and so a missing part of the puzzle. Most of the aluminium pieces from the R20-29 mini-series are only known from a single example and most are corroded, suggesting they may well have been in the same location when the damage was inflicted. A contrasting mixture of proof and 'western front' surfaces.
Another restrike, this time R42 in gilt copper (peck 1052). All gilt restrikes are rare, whatever the type.
I have a backlog of coins that I need to photograph, but for now, here are two of my more recent purchases. The 1799 piece is in an old "No-Line Fattie" holder with several scratches on the obverse. I did my best to minimize those, but the damage to the holder degraded the overall image. Despite the typical flaws one expects to see on these coins (e.g., blemish under Britannia's arm, & blurred lettering), the coin itself is very nice in hand.
1795 bronzed restrike pattern halfpenny, P1053. This type was struck over a long period. Ex Boulton. Note the double struck reverse. Based on this and other restrikes, it appears that Taylor had an issue with the collar opening during striking, often leading to multiple rotated strikes.
Defeat of Sultan Tippoo, 1792 (BHM 363, C.H.Kuchler). The Sultan presents his sons to Marquis Cornwallis as hostages.
This Soho token engraved by Ponthon for Isaac Swainson showed his name as Suainson. A very limited number of tokens were struck before the order was cancelled.
East India College, Haileybury prize medal by C.H.Kuchler c1809, 37mm. The reverse inscription reads "Pursuit of knowledge is better than the pursuit of gold." Head-on this medal is brown.