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Title: 1902 Farthing
Post by: trout on September 14, 2015, 12:07:25 PM

This arrived today.
Theses coins were "Blackened" at the Mint in an effort to distinguish them from the Gold Sovereign.

Grading comments Welcomed :)
2 different lots of lighting.

(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/02_farthing2.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/02_farthing1.jpg)

(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/02_farthing3jpg.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/02_farthing.jpg)

Title: RE: 1902 Farthing
Post by: ausjack on September 14, 2015, 12:12:33 PM

Very nice, what's that mark on the left arm, 58 or 62 can't make up my mind yet sorry but still a beautiful coin :good:

I'll go with 58 for now as it's a pretty heavy mark near the head of the trident.

Title: RE: 1902 Farthing
Post by: trout on September 14, 2015, 12:26:35 PM

Quotewhat's that mark on the left arm

It looks like a Planchet Flaw to me .

Title: RE: 1902 Farthing
Post by: Unicorn on September 14, 2015, 02:28:27 PM

Very nice Trout!

Is that a die crack coming from the bottom of the hand holding the trident and heading towards the N?

Title: RE: 1902 Farthing
Post by: purplepennyhunter on September 14, 2015, 04:15:33 PM

Is there another flaw behind Britannia's shield? I love a good farthing!!!

Title: RE: 1902 Farthing
Post by: trout on September 14, 2015, 08:17:56 PM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='79346' dateline='1442213133'Is there another flaw behind Britannia's shield? I love a good farthing!!!

What you are seeing is the Rocks in the background PP :ok:
There is missing metal on Britannia's upper left arm that is consistent with a planchet flaw .
I hope PCGS won't grade this as a details coin because of this as I think it will get a MS grade with ease otherwise.

Here is the only image available on the PCGS Population reports as a comparison.
This is 1904 coin Graded MS65

(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/10492744_2152561_2200.jpg)

Title: RE: 1902 Farthing
Post by: trout on November 20, 2015, 06:01:59 AM

I have the PCGS results for this coin, I will add the PCGS image when it becomes available :ok:

MS64 equal highest graded :yahoo:

Title: RE: 1902 Farthing
Post by: markn on November 21, 2015, 10:00:05 AM

Also nice.

Title: RE: 1902 Farthing
Post by: trout on November 22, 2015, 08:56:06 AM

Quote from: 'markn' pid='81722' dateline='1448062205'Also nice.

PM sent :)

Title: RE: 1902 Farthing
Post by: trout on November 22, 2015, 09:54:59 PM

As promised here is the PCGS image ( Not bad for just an extra $5)
I was a little worried they would bag this because of the planchet flaw on Britania"s arm.
This coin will be heading to a good home as soon as it arrives :good:

(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/33193769_large.jpg)

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