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Numismatic Discussion => Coin and Banknote Grading => Topic started by: nickwotm on May 12, 2015, 02:09:11 PM

Title: 1955 Perth Penny and Half proof at Downies Auction
Post by: nickwotm on May 12, 2015, 02:09:11 PM
These two Proofs look spectacular, I wonder what they would grade.  Of course PCGS can be a little bit odd on these coins.

For sale at the Downies auction 2nd part lot 1973 woo.
Title: RE: 1955 Perth Penny and Half proof at Downies Auction
Post by: Australian coin on May 12, 2015, 03:19:09 PM
I think you would have to see them in hand to make a educated

decision
Title: RE: 1955 Perth Penny and Half proof at Downies Auction
Post by: ausjack on May 12, 2015, 04:45:11 PM
yeah I agree with AC and need to see them in hand as pic's can be a bit deceiving at times.

but they don't look too bad.
Title: RE: 1955 Perth Penny and Half proof at Downies Auction
Post by: dcoin on May 12, 2015, 10:02:35 PM
You cant grade 1955 perth proofs from images, look at them in person.
Title: RE: 1955 Perth Penny and Half proof at Downies Auction
Post by: Goldseeker on May 13, 2015, 05:02:13 AM
Ok, lets say you went ahead and purchased the said coins as per the scans and descriptions, you send the coins off to the plastics factory and they come back at a much lower grade than proof or whatever.

What comeback has the buyer got towards the seller?
Title: RE: 1955 Perth Penny and Half proof at Downies Auction
Post by: nickwotm on May 13, 2015, 09:06:24 AM
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='72225' dateline='1431459133'Ok, lets say you went ahead and purchased the said coins as per the scans and descriptions, you send the coins off to the plastics factory and they come back at a much lower grade than proof or whatever.

What comeback has the buyer got towards the seller?

I totally agree with you all in regards to having to see the coins in person.  These are difficult coins to take photos of and clearly show the state.

But the scans do look nice.