1927 Gold plated Canberra Florin

trout · April 24, 2013, 12:43:05 PM

Before you have a go at me, NO I didn't do this.:angel:
I bought it like it is.
It is only a aEF coin but the gold plating looks fantastic "in hand " :ok:
It will look great amongst my other Canberra coins :dance2:
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Goldseeker · April 24, 2013, 03:18:32 PM

Interesting. But why wqould someone go and do a thing like that?

trout · April 24, 2013, 03:28:05 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='12868' dateline='1366782512'Interesting. But why wqould someone go and do a thing like that?

I have no idea and I would be the LAST person to do this to a Canberra florin.
It is however quite a nice piece :yahoo:

Fulvio · April 24, 2013, 08:25:27 PM

Probably a non-collector who figured it would enhance its value?

How much extra did you pay over an equivalent unbutchered coin?

trout · April 24, 2013, 08:38:07 PM

Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='12920' dateline='1366800927'Probably a non-collector who figured it would enhance its value?

How much extra did you pay over an equivalent unbutchered coin?

Probably about 5-6 bucks , but I am a purveyor of Canberra florins:angel:

purplepennyhunter · May 28, 2013, 09:27:29 AM

This will look great in your collection Trout,
eBay

trout · May 28, 2013, 09:36:34 AM

NAH just another bezal jobbie :dash1:
Not even a decent grade just a well worn Canberra.

stevo1962 · May 28, 2013, 10:06:17 AM

The photos probably dont do it justice as it doesnt look that flash

Goose · May 28, 2013, 11:59:16 AM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='16400' dateline='1369699594'NAH just another bezal jobbie :dash1:
Not even a decent grade just a well worn Canberra.

'Just a well worn Canberra?'

This looks like this is right up your alley......(in the U S it means, "Perfect for you")
"Already attached, organized (?), 'CLEANED', shining; ready to wear!"

trout · May 28, 2013, 01:41:05 PM

Quote from: 'Goose' pid='16408' dateline='1369708156'
Quote from: 'trout' pid='16400' dateline='1369699594'NAH just another bezal jobbie :dash1:
Not even a decent grade just a well worn Canberra.

'Just a well worn Canberra?'

This looks like this is right up your alley......(in the U S it means, "Perfect for you")
"Already attached, organized (?), 'CLEANED', shining; ready to wear!"

I have nearly 200 of these coins.
The only cleaned ones I have are from dodgy ebay deals and the
last one was sent by a fool.
The gold one I bought on a whim just for something a little different.
It only cos me about $5 over silver spot so why not :ok:
I have a minimum grade requirement of gVF or better or I don't
bother with them. :angel: