Highest Graded 1955 Proof Penny and 1958 Shilling

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Interesting comment about the different grading standards though. I would think worst case would be sending off something you think is a 68, you bought as a 68 or equivalent, and having it come back with a lesser grade. Even though it would have no monetary significance in this case, it would still be devastating, like when I found a black scrape on my nice shiny new car... it was never the same after that.

If it's only PR67 then the certification hasn't changed that, you've just been made aware of it. It's like your shiny new car always had that scratch, but you've only just noticed it.

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Just on the phone with Phil (who never seems to log in here), and he tells me he just bought a 1955M Proof out of the states, which he reckons might even grade PR68RD. Now wouldn't THAT be nice?

I just said that he should post piccies.

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Just on the phone with Phil (who never seems to log in here), and he tells me he just bought a 1955M Proof out of the states, which he reckons might even grade PR68RD. Now wouldn't THAT be nice?

I just said that he should post piccies.

WOW.
If he is correct about the grade that is a fantastic acquisition :yahoo:

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If he is correct about the grade that is a fantastic acquisition :yahoo:

All the more so when you look at the shitty ebay pics. Small, fuzzy, and the mount makes it look like crap. Apparently the seller has no clue. His brother died in the 60's, and he got the collection and stashed it until now. Phil took a punt, and may have scored a big win.

Now to see about the rest of the collection. :angel: