1973 50 cent

stevo1962 · January 03, 2013, 02:05:44 PM

Anyone care to help with a grade for this coin just received today

notcb · January 03, 2013, 06:27:00 PM

Stevo,

It is always difficult to grade a top quality coin without it being in hand, but it is certainly an excellent example and well struck.

I always look for definition in the kangaroo and emu chin line on 50cents coins and the folds on the Queen's shoulders with the early decimal coins.

The rim looks clear with very few bag nicks but what is the mark at the 5 o'clock position below the Queen's shoulder? Is it a scratch off the inside of the rim or a slight defect in the blank that is reflecting the light in a different manner?

Cheers

Peter (notcb)

trout · January 06, 2013, 02:13:28 PM

Looks like crap steve, better send it to me:laugh2:

Seriously tho , minmum grade would be ch unc
:drooling::drooling::drooling:

notcb · January 06, 2013, 08:13:25 PM

Stevo,

Is that the same coin as you posted the photograph on CCF on 23/12 at 7 p.m.?

There seems to be significant differences between the two, or is it just photographic differences in lighting?

I reiterate, it would be very difficult, if not impossible, from the photograph supplied, to grade between UNC, CHUNC and GEM UNC without the coin in hand.

Cheers

Peter (notcb)

trout · January 06, 2013, 08:31:07 PM

Notcb :welcome:
I like the way your mind grades ( No MS BS in there ) :good:
I am prety sure that Steve beat me to this coin bacause I was mowing the lawn and missed out (Should have told me Steve, I could have saved you a few quid).
All I ever do with the 50 cent COA's is check the rims for knocks, the portrait , the sheild and the high points on the emu and roo.
This one of Steves is an abolute corker IMHO:yahoo:

enworb · January 06, 2013, 08:42:26 PM

Because the obverse fields are so large they often get scuffed. It can be very hard to see such breaks in lustre as well as small contacts from photos. This coin is also in a 2x2 which could impair the photo as well. This one does look very very nice though.

stevo1962 · January 06, 2013, 10:59:45 PM

QuoteIs that the same coin as you posted the photograph on CCF on 23/12 at 7 p.m.?

This one is a different coin and sold to me as GEM.It has one or two tiny marks in the obverse fields but is otherwise virtually perfect.I doubt that I will find a higher grade circulation coin

notcb · January 07, 2013, 12:01:06 AM

Righto Stevo,

So what is the mark at the 5 o'clock position between the rim and the Queen's shoulder? Is it a reflection from the mylar cover or a peculiarity of the coin blank?

It is certainly a nice coin (as was the other one you posted). It would be interesting to put it up against some of the 50 cent coins released by the RAM in the 1973 UNC sets which were removed from the PVC folders early on and placed in 2x2s for preservation.

Cheers

Peter (notcb)

stevo1962 · January 07, 2013, 10:04:45 AM

QuoteSo what is the mark at the 5 o'clock position

I'll have to have another look when I get home tonight and let you know

trout · January 07, 2013, 10:09:18 AM

Quote from: 'notcb' pid='5879' dateline='1357479066'Righto Stevo,

So what is the mark at the 5 o'clock position between the rim and the Queen's shoulder? Is it a reflection from the mylar cover or a peculiarity of the coin blank?

It is certainly a nice coin (as was the other one you posted). It would be interesting to put it up against some of the 50 cent coins released by the RAM in the 1973 UNC sets which were removed from the PVC folders early on and placed in 2x2s for preservation.

Cheers

Looks like a mark left on the mylar of the 2x2 from the rim of the coin :good:

Peter (notcb)

ausjack · January 08, 2013, 10:00:32 AM

I tried mate but I..I...I just couldn't get ya one at the markets, I'm so very sorry :cray: but I'll keep lookin :friends:

trout · January 08, 2013, 10:04:20 AM

Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='5928' dateline='1357601432'I tried mate but I..I...I just couldn't get ya one at the markets, I'm so very sorry :cray: but I'll keep lookin :friends:

Cheers for that Mate, I have this one coming from the States :good:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300838019831?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

ausjack · January 08, 2013, 10:33:33 AM

No wuckers, if I see a better one I'll grab it

stevo1962 · January 09, 2013, 01:43:55 PM

QuoteIs that the same coin as you posted the photograph on CCF on 23/12 at 7 p.m.?

Here's the other one just arrived from the USA,I would happy if this one grades to Ch UNC -what do you think?

JeffH · January 09, 2013, 04:11:23 PM

QuoteHere's the other one just arrived from the USA,I would happy if this one grades to Ch UNC -what do you think?

Hard to be certain from a photo so, best send it to me and I will give my considered (but not necessarily expert) opinion. :tease:
I would be happy to have that one.