Shillings 1944 & 1944s

[p.gee]

Bought these from a seller I came across on facebook a couple of months back. Same seller that I purchased the 1946 dot shilling from that I put on here a few weeks back. He said they were about the same as my previous purchase which he described as a/unc so I bought them sight unseen. I think (hope) the 1944s is a weak strike. Either way, they were cheap and an upgrade on what I have.

[echidna]

Maybe had a little rub but they look UNC to me.

[p.gee]

Thanks for your response echidna. I was  thinking they were uncirculated and the 44s was just a week strike. Not ideal but probably why they were cheap as he thought it was wear. It's good to get another opinion. A little rub often seems part of the deal the older a coin gets. Thanks again.

[Goldseeker]

In regards to the top coin, the 1944 S, does the Obverse show some sort of indication of the RAms Head about the bust of the King or am I imagining it.

[p.gee]

In regards to the top coin, the 1944 S, does the Obverse show some sort of indication of the RAms Head about the bust of the King or am I imagining it.

I've been meaning to ask the same question. I've noticed it not just on this coin but others I have as well. Tried to google why/how it occurs but got nowhere.

[Robster]

High profile of the Rams head would cause this i.m.o.

[wwwww]

1944S looks MS64ish (definitely just a soft strike) but I don't like that reflective part on the ram, might be an indication of a clean. The 1944 plain looks cleaned.