Thanks Jim,
I've been curious who made my set.
It's a 1960 Suid Afirka - South Africa 1D w/ m 64 Kennedy half
real nice slip

I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend. Thanks for sharing such wonderful historical stories with us!

David,

I haven't seen one like that, but it sure does sound nice! I know that Todd has used African coins for some of his. Doesn’t mean it is, but I guess it could be.

Jim

I don't think it's a Lassen slip,
there's no maker's mark like there is on his other coins.
If this slip is a Lassen, then I received a wonderful set.

^ OS, Could be an OLD Lassen set. Before he added his mark.

I have A E.P. One from steve from 20-25 or so years Ago!

Hi Mr Neighbors,
Is that a african english penny?
The 1D with the sailing ship on it?

No it's The Queen Elizabeth The 2 Th. English Penny!

Those African dimes and pennies really are beautiful. I have an SS that was sold to me as a Lassen set made with an Irish copper coin ( the one with the lyre) and a 64 Kennedy. Mine also has no stamp, but he did not stamp his earlier gaffs. Lassen used East and South African and Irish copper coins fairly often years ago. I also have an Irish non-exp s***l set from Lassen (no stamp) that I use occasionally. I have not heard of any other gaff maker using African or Irish coins (other than Schoolcraft), but if so, I'm sure someone will post.

Thanks for the info Banzai!