Yes. Well they gave it “MS 55”. The coin simply does not have wear and is matte proof in presentation - not even satin but matte. Don’t know what...
I think many of us have to be honest - if the coin was put in front of me. Would I be able to tell it?
Wow, that one will fool plenty of novices (and a few others after a drink or so).
Ex-Colin Adams (1937) Edward VIII Halfcrown pattern MODEL Obverse: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] PS - bet you can’t GTG, LOL
ex-Norweb (not in the Spink Sales of the 1980s) 1937 Half Crown Matte Proof "MODEL":[ATTACH]
Ex-Baldwins Basement: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1866 Proof Threepence, Baldwins This was unknown until a couple of years ago, and is one for you...
Here are a few that hopefully you can appreciate: ex-Norweb, 1951 Farthing Specimen 65 struck in copper nickel [ATTACH] [ATTACH] ex-Derwent...
Sorry I blew the post on that 1913 9 piasters in that the picture was not full-sized. In top condition that is a truly scarce coin, and the worst...
A nine piasters for ya - there is NO friction on obverse with lustre that does not show. This needs grading, prob MS63. Picture taken through 2x2:
I will post a nice one later tonight. I love Cyprus and went to the Middle School in Nicosia in 1967-68, a true British style (and STRICT)...
Nice switch. I’ve gone somewhat the opposite direction in that my main focus is/was late pre-decimal GB bronze and silver, but so little of what I...
Here goes one more from the disbursed Pretoria Mint, matte proof 1927 Florin: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Speaking of Colin Adams, this one will probably do: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Actual coin of 1975: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here’s the proof: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] friction on slab
Yep, Expat, you’ve hit it on the nose! Bullseye!! The 1974 pattern for the upcoming 1975 coin - it is PL uncirculated but liked it so much that...
You are getting warm Sir! Shall I give away the answer yet?
Close, there is a bit of a trick with this coin...LOL...Almost there...
I really like this parrot design which is here to share - anything special? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I posted these elsewhere, and all are ex-Norweb: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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