I recently acquired this beautiful specimen. I have seen similar examples with this type of toning and wonder if it is a proof? Or is this a normal type that has been artificially toned?
Doesn't look like a proof to me, but hard to tell through the flip. Proofs and circulation issues can both tone naturally (and both could be artificially toned). How about new close up photos without the flip? Steve
VF +1. The toning is washed out in these photos, but I bet in hand the toning still makes it a pretty coin. Steve
Looking at the detail in the robe and the chains, I would also say VF. As a general question, do foreign "proof" coins also have the 90 degree edge of the US coins?
Its a nice coin and looks proof. The toneing, i think, inproves its looks. That is caused by the air and can never really be avoided even today.
Not seeing indications of a proof strike. Anyone can to chime in as to why it's thought to be a proof? Steve
Don't know what you have but here's a photo of a proof Half Penny:https://coins.ha.com/itm/australia/...y-and-penny-1935-total-2-item-/a/3012-23061.s A few more: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...kAhUITt8KHRLvC90QsAR6BAgJEAE&biw=1302&bih=591 According to one of the sites there were only 100 Proof Half Pennies minted. Hope yours is one of them.
