Grading Australian Florin

Wisco

I found a 1915 H Australian Florin while cleaning up a relatives estate. The condition is good enough to be EF or Au and it's a low mintage coin. I'm debating on getting it graded and wondering if there is enough collectors in the US to justify the cost to send it in. Take a look at the pics and please share your opinion. Thanks!

TomB

I'm sorry for your loss.

As for the Australian florin, the coin appears beautiful and original. There is currently one online in an NGC VF30 holder for around $325, but your coin is significantly nicer. However, I don't know the depth and vibrancy of the Australian coinage market. Regardless, I think it might be wise to have it certified if you intend to sell it one day. I do have one question, though, is that a seam or other damage below the date along the rim?

coinkat

Welcome.

I would rather handicap the grading outcome after seeing the coin in hand. I think EF45 seems reasonable… but May grade higher. I would do a quick check in the PCGS and NGC pop reports to assist with making the submission decision. If there are very few Uncirculated examples graded at both services, I would be more inclined to have this one graded as it does look original with what could be decent luster that could tip the scale into the AU spectrum.

I am not certain how strong the Aussie market is at this grade range. However, the coin will have greater liquidity in a slab. Please do not dip the coin as the originality should be a selling point. There seems to be a surface spot above the bird. Take a good look at it under a loupe as you might be able to remove that with a tooth pick. Good luck with the decision and let us know how it grades if you choose to submit.