1855 Half Sovereign-Whatcha Think?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by 7Jags, Jun 21, 2023.

  1. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    Ok this is one of the most common years, and is often found in the EF-Unc range. This coin weighed at 3.99 gms and looked similar to others.
    Do you see anything unusual about this one? Not a trick question as personally I do not. The pictures appear to show more friction on devices (Victoria) than is obvious in hand:

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    7Jags, Jun 21, 2023
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  3. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Yes EF grade, I don't see anything unusual at all, nice old gold! thumbsup.gif
     
    fretboard, Jun 21, 2023
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  4. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    NGC says FAKE! I don't think so as it compares very favorably to another 1855 that I have. I have looked with scope, and colour, weight and ring are all spot on...
     
    7Jags, Jun 22, 2023
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  5. Mister T

    Mister T Active Member

    Nothing obvious that I could see, but is the flaky rim above the GRA on the obverse common for these coins?
     
    Mister T, Jun 24, 2023
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  6. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    Yes I have a number of other dates. Rims &denticles are many times not that well executed.
     
    7Jags, Jun 24, 2023
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