Proof 1981

Fulvio · May 09, 2013, 09:49:21 PM

Under $30 is no risk at all. Good pickup mate.

MattGold · May 10, 2013, 11:35:19 AM

Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='14160' dateline='1368101961'Under $30 is no risk at all. Good pickup mate.

Well I payed for the coin last night, now for the waiting game. Total price of coin, $10 on the dot plus postage. So yeah either way not losing out on much cash.

Matt

Mister T · May 10, 2013, 04:57:41 PM

Quote from: 'MattGold' pid='14048' dateline='1368057727'Lol now someone tells me haha, like I said though I'm not to fussed if it is or isn't. Would be real nice if it turned out to be one. Isn't that what the 3.5 claw is from though? a filled die. Or does something else cause this?

It seems that the Canadian 1981 20c pieces intentionally had 3.5 claws as opposed to just a filled die.

Fulvio · May 10, 2013, 10:34:18 PM

Quote from: 'Mister T' pid='14245' dateline='1368170861'It seems that the Canadian 1981 20c pieces intentionally had 3.5 claws as opposed to just a filled die.

I'd dispute that. They're not all 3-1/2 claws. I haven't been keeping score, but would guesstimate less than a quarter are. But I do agree its a different die, and not a fill.

Mister T · May 11, 2013, 08:41:42 AM

Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='14323' dateline='1368191058'I'd dispute that. They're not all 3-1/2 claws. I haven't been keeping score, but would guesstimate less than a quarter are. But I do agree its a different die, and not a fill.

Really? I've only ever bothered checking the obverse after looking for 3.5 claws so I've never noticed.
And I guess the Canadian 3.5 claws is a real variety because there's no variation in the claw length?

Fulvio · May 11, 2013, 03:08:53 PM

Next batch of 20Â¢ I noodle, I'll pull all the 81's and grab a piccy for you. The Canadians are really easy to spot.

trout · May 11, 2013, 03:31:46 PM

Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='14405' dateline='1368250733'Next batch of 20Â¢ I noodle, I'll pull all the 81's and grab a piccy for you. The Canadians are really easy to spot.

The detail on the eyebrows on the Canadian coin is far better that the Ausie ones :ok:

Mister T · May 11, 2013, 06:36:11 PM

Oh yeah, I think I can tell the difference between the Canadian and RAM coins but I just got the impression that all Canadian 20c pieces had the 3.5 claws.

MattGold · May 11, 2013, 06:49:07 PM

I know I've only just purchased this coin but I want it in my hands already!! I'm so keen to take a closer look at those claws. I've looked and looked on google and I can't find any information on a 3.5 claw proof 1981 20 cent coin. From the previous posts on here it is making me think it's a one of a kind but I'm just not that lucky:dodgy:

Matt

Mister T · May 11, 2013, 09:32:41 PM

I'm sure others would exist but I don't think die fills and the like tend to be well-documented.
Or maybe others do exist and the owners have just never bothered to take a closer look.

MattGold · May 12, 2013, 10:22:46 AM

Quote from: 'Mister T' pid='14470' dateline='1368273761'I'm sure others would exist but I don't think die fills and the like tend to be well-documented.
Or maybe others do exist and the owners have just never bothered to take a closer look.

I'm sure others will be checking for proof 3.5 claws now...

Would there be much value in a proof one?

Matt

Mister T · May 12, 2013, 11:32:30 AM

Not sure. Sometimes an interesting error can command a premium but it could be dependant on how well known it is.

MattGold · May 12, 2013, 11:53:15 AM

Quote from: 'Mister T' pid='14508' dateline='1368324150'Not sure. Sometimes an interesting error can command a premium but it could be dependant on how well known it is.

Alright thanks