Canberra Florins

trout · August 16, 2015, 06:03:30 AM

As the Canberra Florin is a popular coin for collectors Worldwide, not just Australian collectors I thought I would start a thread dedicated to this coin.
As this was the First Australian Commemorative coin and it was "Hoarded" by many it isn't that difficult to acquire them in reasonable condition.
The toning on some of these coins can be spectacular due to the way they were stored and the strike quality is normally judged by the number of steps in the Parliament house design and the maces on the reverse.
The "Ear" is the determining factor for strike on the obverse.

I suggest we post images of our coins in our collections and new acquisitions of this coin here, I personally NEVER get bored looking at images of these :yahoo:

I will kick this of by posting images of the coins I picked up this morning on eBay

Nice steps on this one (sellers images)

Trifecta of What looks like EF coins (Once again Sellers images)

Looking forward to seeing your Canberras , it doesn't matter what grade they are They are always pleasing to view :wavemulticolor:

Triggersmob · August 16, 2015, 09:45:03 AM

You have some lovely examples of this coin Trout.
This is my one and only.

trout · August 16, 2015, 10:33:59 AM

A nice honest coin Steve :good:

Here are a few differently toned coins.

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Basil · August 16, 2015, 10:58:03 AM

Some great Coins there..here is one i had out whilst playing with the Aldi Microscope,strange Toning but a nice 2 stepper, with light turned off it looks like 3 steps.I have some genuine 3 steppers somewhere,i'll post some Pics. next time i have them out.

trout · August 16, 2015, 11:02:34 AM

Looks like a 3 stepper to me Mate :yahoo:

JeffH · August 16, 2015, 11:06:12 AM

I like those toned ones trout.
Now, just for the record; do you have a 'blast white' one?

trout · August 16, 2015, 11:13:13 AM

Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='77859' dateline='1439688972'I like those toned ones trout.
Now, just for the record; do you have a 'blast white' one?

Look at the 3rd and fourth coins down on my post

JeffH · August 16, 2015, 12:00:27 PM

I must need my eyes checked!

robbiegal · August 16, 2015, 05:06:39 PM

picked up this little number today at the markets
has more green hues on the obverse than what my photo has captured & the underlying cartwheel lustre is excellent
bring on the Canberra florins!!!

trout · August 16, 2015, 07:04:11 PM

Nice pick up RG :good:

robbiegal · August 16, 2015, 08:38:50 PM

I should post it over to you Trout and get you to take a photo of the coin
Then send it back to me, of course, it is not high enough for pcgs but still a nice coin

trout · August 17, 2015, 04:49:56 AM

Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='77873' dateline='1439723330'I should post it over to you Trout and get you to take a photo of the coin
Then send it back to me, of course, it is not high enough for pcgs but still a nice coin

Don't be too sure of that RG, Looks an easy MS62 if not better depending on the surface condition :ok:
If you want a superb image of this coin I would suggest that you send it to Mark, He has offered this service to members for a mere $5 per coin.
Marks imagery makes PCGS "True View" look amateurish :ok:

Basil · August 19, 2015, 10:31:53 AM

Nice eg(as far as steps go) of a early mint coin.I have others somewhere,will post Pics. when i find them.

trout · August 19, 2015, 10:59:56 AM

Nice ones Basil :good:

oh my florin · August 19, 2015, 10:31:10 PM

Hey trout don't know if you have seen but in one of the upcoming numisbid auctions they have a ms65+ Canberra florin with an estimate of 1600-2000? Check it out if your interested maybe I will put in a few bids haha jokes