Canberra Florins

[nealeffendi]

Its probaly gone to the same guy Jim,don't they have a dedicated/specialist section for Oz. & NZ coins?

You are probably right Mate, although a coin is supposed to go through at least 2 graders but having 2 graders expert in Aussie coins is a big ask for a US Firm.

 http://www.pcgs.com/cert/13503733

I'm sure that they have no problems with finding graders, but what about attributors?
I'm talking about those who can identify MS from PR and SP when looking at Canberra florins or those who identify Indian from English and Double Dots from Dot over Top. From what I have seen both PCGS and NGC are woefully lacking in having people with the appropriate knowledge and have mis attributed hundreds of our coins.

[trout]

I'm sure that they have no problems with finding graders, but what about attributors?
 I'm talking about those who can identify MS from PR and SP when looking at Canberra florins or those who identify Indian from English and Double Dots from Dot over Top. From what I have seen both PCGS and NGC are woefully lacking in having people with the appropriate knowledge and have mis attributed hundreds of our coins.

From my limited exposure to PCGS I have found that unless you ask for a particular attribution it just won't happen.
Even when you do ask there is No guarantee that it will happen

[r9453]

The only high grade Canberra I am selling is this one on Numisbid.
http://www.numisbid.com.au/Browse/1927_Florin_PCGS_MS65/25737

Hi trout the above quote is from another thread but I put the question here. In the description he says, "slight molted toning". I know you sometimes jump out of your skin for a decent Canberra Florin but I assume he means mottled?

Might as well include the PCGS image, its probably itt already but worth another look:

[trout]

Yes just a typo  .
Molted toning would probably refer to the Kings hair falling out :laugh2:

[Goose]

That auction is going to last for almost 4 months? Wow.

[trout]

I snooze , I loose :dash1:
I saw this coin on eBay 5 days ago and ended up putting a proxy bid of $121 on it.
It has numerous nicks and dings in it and I had it graded at about MS62 so I thought $121 was plenty to secure the coin , Didn't work out that way :cray:
The reason I wanted it despite being such a low MS coin is the  extensive die polishing on the obverse, I don't think I have seen a Canberra with this much die polish on it before.

We had a big seafood buffet this arvo and I needed a "Nanna Nap" after all that.
The nap lasted 5 hrs and I had a Great sleep after a Great feed only to be Greatly disappointed when I checked out eBay , Bugger!!!

Here is the sellers pic's of the coin I missed out on.

[trout]

The MS65 Canberra I won a couple of weeks ago arrived today.
Here it is

[Unicorn]

Very very nice Trout!

[trout]

I just took a punt on this one.
Graded MS64 by PCGS, The image looks like the old crappy "Secure" images which are notoriously "Unflattering" .
Here's hoping that it looks a lot better "in hand"

[robbiegal]

once again - I have to scratch that one off my watch list
we have good taste!

[trout]

once again - I have to scratch that one off my watch list
we have good taste!

ooop's
Sorry Mate:angel:

[robbiegal]

no worries
I umm and ahh
and then you come along and go - looks good to me thank-you very muchly !!

[trout]

Here is a MS64 example I have in my collection.
It looks a lot better "in hand" than in the PCGS image :good:

PCGS Image


My Image

[ausproofs]

http://www.pcgs.com/cert/20115276

This is my latest acquisition...

[trout]

http://www.pcgs.com/cert/20115276

This is my latest acquisition...

Nice coin :good:
The prices for MS63 and upwards are starting to rise quite a bit lately.
It's getting tough to find a bargain in recent times, What did this one set you back?