Hibernia Penny

[Yarm]

Opened the brass capsule and there it was! To the dealer who sold me this piece a decade ago, a hearty thanks! Any more lying around?

[Hoot]

 

Sweet looking piece! Do tell more about the circumstance of the acquisition!

 

Hoot

[Yarm]

Fuzzy memories-Years ago I abandoned my date set of proof large cents at 7 examples but during the search attended several EAC conventions. It was at one of them (I think) that this piece in its capsule appeared Seemed to be a nice addition to my George III (Britain) collection when the obverse was revealed. Alas, it was Irish (but I couldn't resist anyway.) I don't recall the dealer or price.

 

yarm

 

PS How did you get the photo in the body of your note rather than as an attachment?

[koincollector]

Sweet coin! I guess these proofs originally came with their brass shells. The shell adds much more value and character to the coin itself!

[TwoKopeiki]

It's a beauty!

 

2Kopeiki.

[RobertB]

Here's a 1/4d gilt I have.

 

follow the link across the street.................

 

gilt

 

I bought it earlier this year from Northeast Numismatics.

[Yarm]

I love the harp! I'm wondering what it would take to put together a copper/bronze/gilt set of.penny harps.

[RobertB]

I love the harp! I'm wondering what it would take to put together a copper/bronze/gilt set of.penny harps.

 

About two grand and a ridiculous amount of patience. There are pieces out there, but ones with great eye appeal can be harder to find. If you really want a mission and you have alot of money look for a silver proof "restrike." . I know of none certified, but there are raw issues out there. Estimated cost of acquisition, 20K plus, easy. Well out of my price range.

[MikeKing]

 

PS How did you get the photo in the body of your note rather than as an attachment?

 

open your attachement by clicking on it. Copy the web address by clicking on that and using your right mouse button. Start a new message on this board and click on 'image'. Paste the address you copied into the blank thing for 'image' and there you go.

[spiny]

just to add... there's a pictorial in this thread on how to post attached images.

[Yarm]

A few months ago I posted an image of the reverse of an 1805 Irish Penny. Here's what the coin actually looks like.

 

 

 

 

 

------ Only took a much better camera and 1000 or so practice shots.

[WhiteTornado]

Very nice coin and pics!

[physics-fan3.14]

That is one gorgeous coin. But that is one ugly dude. No wonder we fought a brace of wars with the guy.