Proclamation Coins

[markn]

Is this quarter rupee a proclamation coin ?
Any idea of its value if so thanks.

I'd call it a "colonial coin" because it's a well known fraction of a proclamation coin.  But if you called it a proclamation coin I wouldn't have any problem with that either.

[autocoupler]

Received this one in the post yesterday from last weekends IAG sale. It's a 1778 Eight Reale with what looks like evidence of die clash to the left of the Monarchs head, a pillar and ribbon, also above Monarchs head, outline of top of crown. Very appropriate the last one :grin: Didn't they use screw presses back in the day? I find it remarkable that someone could forget to load a planchet and still manage to go through the slow process of winding the thing without noticing, and then proceed to impart enough pressure to damage the dies. But I love it:biggrin:

[trout]

I sent my 1762 3d away to be graded by NGC, They have listed it as a 62/63 over date would this be correct?

[Australian coin]

cool die clash

don't know about old'e overdates trout

[trout]

cool die clash

don't know about old'e overdates trout

Me neither, the "2" does look a bit weird on the coin tho.

[Australian coin]

ah now I know what to look for, ill google some info...

http://www.historyincoins.com/yyy-17-4-11-5.jpg
1762 George III Silver Threepence.  Possible unrecorded overdate

same person here
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=142759
haha >> http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=153783

[markn]

An interesting article by Andrew Crellin in the 2005 JNAA - What is a Proclamation Coin?

[trout]

Unbelievable, I finally secure a star Pagoda then I read this on the PP site, The quest has just expanded :dash1:

 

As to whether you should obtain a star pagoda or the three figure coin I'd probably suggest the star pagoda. These are the coins pictured in the Australian coin catalogue 'McDonalds' and were probably more commonly available. However, the three figure pagodas are larger and have more design elements and I find them more attractive. Of course, finances permitting, I'd probably suggest getting both varieties!

Here is a pic from the PP blog site, Quite an attractive coin IMHO :good:

[trout]

When I first looked at these Proclamation/Colonial  coins I assumed it would be a relatively easy set to get thinking that there was only barely a handful of different coins to collect to make the set complete.
Boy O Boy was I wrong with that assumption , The more I look into these coins the more I find that are worthy of adding to the collection.
The thing I find fascinating about these coin types is their diversity of design and Origin , There is quite an array of Copper, Silver and gold coins From Many parts of the World  that were used as currency in the early days of Australia's History.
I am having a lot of fun and enjoying learning about these coins and slowly building a small collection.
nothing like a New Quest to get the Numismatic Juices flowing again :good:

[Nightparrot]

Did u know there is a PCGS set registry for proclamation coins?

http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/composite.aspx?c=5283

[trout]

Yet another different Pagoda will end up in my collection, Thanks to the understanding and help from PP and Markn :yahoo:
I Love these Guys :heart:
http://www.thepurplepenny.com/1439,proclamation-coin-india-mysore-pagoda-nd-1761-82-about-extremely-fine-aef-km-15.html

[autocoupler]

This one was waiting at A.P. when we returned home the other day. The grade is average but just love the counter stamp, and coupled with a Madrid Mint example, so had to have it. :yahoo: I'm absolutely no authority on this, but has something to do with Sultan of Soumanep / Madura Star. Madura is/was an island off Java back when Indonesia was known as Batavia.

[trout]

Nice honest coin, Well done mate :good:

[autocoupler]

Nice honest coin, Well done mate :good:

I love the proclamation series, so many examples that ooze history.

[Nightparrot]

Nice honest coin, Well done mate :good:

I love the proclamation series, so many examples that ooze history.

Agree about the proclamation series, and that 8 reales is a lovely variation. Surely could have been used in Australia....