another Canberra florin

trout · June 01, 2015, 05:45:09 AM

I bought this a few days ago as I find it nearly impossible to "pass" an a well struck up Canberra.
I love the toning on this one :good:
These are the sellers pic's and knowing the sellers photographic abilities they are probably better that anything that I could produce :angel:

Grading opinions please

ausjack · June 01, 2015, 07:17:05 AM

63 depending on those couple of little marks on the obverse so need it in hand so lucky you know where I live

markn · June 01, 2015, 07:48:25 AM

I thought it would grade at a 2 or a 3, so AJ is pretty spot on IMHO.

trout · June 01, 2015, 07:58:24 AM

Quote from: 'markn' pid='73561' dateline='1433110705'I thought it would grade at a 2 or a 3, so AJ is pretty spot on IMHO.

Is it all "pastel" toning or is there some purply blue in there?
It looks MS62 and an early strike (NO die cracks) :dance2:

markn · June 01, 2015, 08:06:59 AM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='73563' dateline='1433111304'
Quote from: 'markn' pid='73561' dateline='1433110705'I thought it would grade at a 2 or a 3, so AJ is pretty spot on IMHO.

Is it all "pastel" toning or is there some purply blue in there?
It looks MS62 and an early strike (NO die cracks) :dance2:

It had a little colour, nothing too much. Nice UNC coin, it wasn't worth The Purple Penny getting it graded. If you're keeping it for yourself (and I am sure you are) it might be worthwhile.

trout · June 01, 2015, 08:25:05 AM

Hehehe
Defiantly a "Keeper", I will send it to PCGS when I send my next pre decimal and world coins over soon.

Oldcoinchest · June 01, 2015, 05:23:12 PM

ill have a stab at 62, reverse is good strike with nick in rim near the E in house and near N in florin, Observe strike is strong at the crown and seems weaker towards the the bottom. Not sure what you call the r/h side of the rim with the extra line? Its a nice unc coin, for me the eye appeal on this coin aint there, but that's just my preference. Look forward to the results.

trout · June 01, 2015, 06:00:45 PM

I have a plethora of blast white Canberra's and I really prefer the toned examples

Talking about "Toners" here is another welcome addition to my stable, Thanks PP :yahoo:

purplepennyhunter · June 01, 2015, 06:48:55 PM

I think I listed this one right when you had your accident trout. I did think of you as I bought it. It has some of the best die cracking I have seen on a Canberra florin, particularly through the reverse.

trout · June 01, 2015, 06:57:37 PM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='73583' dateline='1433150335'I think I listed this one right when you had your accident trout. I did think of you as I bought it. It has some of the best die cracking I have seen on a Canberra florin, particularly through the reverse.

Send me an invoice :good:
I can't seem to work out your site :ok:
there is NO submit order at the bottom right of my page :dash1:

robbiegal · June 01, 2015, 10:10:25 PM

wow
that is brilliant
if you don't buy it trout
I will!!!
let me know if you decide against it ... gentleman's first choice

Oldcoinchest · June 01, 2015, 11:40:12 PM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='73583' dateline='1433150335'I think I listed this one right when you had your accident trout. I did think of you as I bought it. It has some of the best die cracking I have seen on a Canberra florin, particularly through the reverse.

Was the planchet made from cornflakes? Anyway serious question now, what is the cud like rim edge called? I see a lot of coins with this raised edge.

Fordprefect · June 01, 2015, 11:51:50 PM

Wire rim is the normal descriptor.

ausjack · June 02, 2015, 07:13:49 AM

:dash1: why do I bother. I put a link to this coin up a few weeks ago and no one paid it any attention so I should have bought it then

Yes I have heard it referred to as wire rim before :good:

trout · June 02, 2015, 07:17:40 AM

PM sent PP :good: