by Morsecode » Fri May 31, 2013 7:52 pm
I've been given a small box of foreign coin to assess, and if I ever had any doubts about my knowledge in this area I don't now.

18th century British coppers...fun to play with, not fun to catalog. I only took them so I could also take the US stuff. And even some of that has been stumping me.
This one is in great condition. Strong AU+...what is it?

From hence ye beauties undeceived, know one false step is ne'er retrieved
and be with caution bold.
Not all that tempts your wandering eyes and heedless hearts is lawful prize,
nor all that glistens gold.
- Thomas Gray, 1747