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Numismatic Discussion => Coin Chit Chat => Topic started by: ausproofs on October 10, 2017, 07:41:54 PM

Title: 1926 Shilling - High grade coin price
Post by: ausproofs on October 10, 2017, 07:41:54 PM
Hey Folks

Just browsing coin prices and wondered why 1926 Shillings are relatively cheap comparison to other similar coins. There are only 5 MS64 coins and 2 coins higher. However you can secure a MS64 coin for around $1000... Am I missing something or people have overlooked how hard for these coins to come about. 

Thoughts please.

Cheers AP
Title: RE: 1926 Shilling - High grade coin price
Post by: echidna on October 10, 2017, 08:03:33 PM
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='112248' dateline='1507626714'Hey Folks

Just browsing coin prices and wondered why 1926 Shillings are relatively cheap comparison to other similar coins. There are only 5 MS64 coins and 2 coins higher. However you can secure a MS64 coin for around $1000... Am I missing something or people have overlooked how hard for these coins to come about. 

Thoughts please.

Cheers AP

1926 shillings are extremely under-rated in MS63 or better.
Strike tends to be poor which precludes higher grades and eye appeal.
I've seen very few well struck examples.
Title: RE: 1926 Shilling - High grade coin price
Post by: ausproofs on October 10, 2017, 08:09:07 PM
Thank you Echidna. That is what I was thinking as well.
Title: RE: 1926 Shilling - High grade coin price
Post by: drakesterling on October 10, 2017, 08:57:19 PM
This is the sort of empirical research that puts you in the know. It is too easy to fall back on catalogue prices and mintage figures.
Title: RE: 1926 Shilling - High grade coin price
Post by: ausproofs on October 10, 2017, 09:03:23 PM
Quote from: 'drakesterling' pid='112251' dateline='1507631239'This is the sort of empirical research that puts you in the know. It is too easy to fall back on catalogue prices and mintage figures.

Thanks Eric. Observation and research is the best way to get educated on coins.. Journey continues   :thank_you:
Title: RE: 1926 Shilling - High grade coin price
Post by: wwwww on October 10, 2017, 10:25:08 PM
Where can you get them for $1000? The last one at Nobles went for $1400 and that was an underperforming sale.
Title: RE: 1926 Shilling - High grade coin price
Post by: ausproofs on October 10, 2017, 10:42:35 PM
Last 1926 Shilling to go on an auction was passed in at $1000.
Title: RE: 1926 Shilling - High grade coin price
Post by: wwwww on October 11, 2017, 09:24:07 PM
That was a bargain, I guess not enough people saw it.
Title: RE: 1926 Shilling - High grade coin price
Post by: ausproofs on October 11, 2017, 10:52:22 PM
May be, similar story with 1946 6D as well. When they go for $350-$400 for a MS65 , 1950 goes for lot more.