Sixpences ... Hardest and the easiest pre 1934

trout · August 30, 2015, 09:09:59 AM

Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='78476' dateline='1440890963'I find 1934 to be extremely hard to come by in top grades...I don't remember seeing one above MS 64 in the last 2-3 years... I also think 1952 is bit over rated ...

I would say a large proportion of the gem 3d and 6d coins have already been graded by either NGC or PCGS that is why they are super hard to find at the moment.
I also imagine that there are many stunning coins just sitting quietly in albums that are unknown to us until they eventually come on to the market.

The 3d and florins seem to be the most popular of the pre decimal silvers that are collected and actively sought .
The 6d and Shillings seem to be the "Poor Rellies"

ausproofs · August 30, 2015, 09:19:43 AM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='78477' dateline='1440891599'
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='78476' dateline='1440890963'I find 1934 to be extremely hard to come by in top grades...I don't remember seeing one above MS 64 in the last 2-3 years... I also think 1952 is bit over rated ...

I would say a large proportion of the gem 3d and 6d coins have already been graded by either NGC or PCGS that is why they are super hard to find at the moment.
I also imagine that there are many stunning coins just sitting quietly in albums that are unknown to us until they eventually come on to the market.

The 3d and florins seem to be the most popular of the pre decimal silvers that are collected and actively sought .
The 6d and Shillings seem to be the "Poor Rellies"

I agree mate, I think until someone is ready to pull out serious $$$'s, finding some of the earlier 6D's will be very hard... Sometimes all the fun in collecting is finding the correct coin... :angel: