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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;andyscouse, post: 986162, member: 27100&quot;]The problem with some of the UK MM&#039;d coins is that for some years, the split of mintages for mintmarked and the regular issue is not available.&nbsp; So, whereas a total mintage is known for that year, a breakdown by mintmark is not ... so it&#039;s all perception and availability.&nbsp; Then, of course, often the official figures represent the total coins produced that year - not necessarily with that year&#039;s date (could finish a run of last year, or start with next year&#039;s early).&nbsp; That is why the 1869 penny is so rare, despite it having a seemingly decent mintage (2½M) - probably that figure includes many dated 1868 or 1870.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And of course, if we all pursued the same goal - then many of us would be disappointed or priced-out of the market!&nbsp; Yes, that&#039;s one of the great things about this hobby![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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