new addition to SA proof 1/2d set, Got the grade added!!

spinaker2000 · August 18, 2004 9:17AM

say hi to Mr. 1934

Mintage 24 , PCGS PR66BN

ajaan · August 18, 2004 9:18AM

Hi Mr. 1934. But Terry, you don't look that old. I figured 1940s at the most.

Avarel · August 18, 2004 11:39AM

Was that the 1/2d up for casellinik I saw today? He has some gorgeous SA items up this week.... I like that 1896 3d he has up right now. Nice grab.

Av

spinaker2000 · August 18, 2004 11:59AM

Averal, that's the one.

I also saw the 3d you are refering to. Wow, that is a nice one. I'm still sticking to the copper so it's all yours!!

CoinAddict · August 18, 2004 12:31PM

Beautiful coin.

spinaker2000 · August 18, 2004 12:37PM

the seller turned it in for one day grading service with PCGS at ANA today. Should know the details tomorrow.

I think the color in the pic is a bit off though.

Luvdawgs · August 18, 2004 3:01PM

Awesome, Terry! I love it.

bosox · August 18, 2004 3:21PM

Very, very nice! Isn't old copper nice when its still shiny?

bosox · August 18, 2004 3:26PM

Dumb question from somebody who knows little about SA coinage - why is the 1934 proof farthing worth six or seven times the 1934 proof halfpenny and penny? The mintages are the same, only 24 pieces.

cosmicdebris · August 18, 2004 6:18PM

Gorgeous coin Terry!

ccrdragon · August 18, 2004 9:40PM

Saw that coin myself, but just couldn't pull the trigger...

Good snag on a beautiful coin!

spinaker2000 · August 19, 2004 1:40AM

<< <i>why is the 1934 proof farthing worth six or seven times the 1934 proof halfpenny and penny? The mintages are the same, only 24 pieces. >>

I guess it's because there were only 26-52 unc farthings minted that year. Makes it a difficult piece in either version.

Hopefully I can post the grade this evening.

drjules · August 19, 2004 1:59AM

ccrdragon · August 19, 2004 2:16AM

Are YOU the reason that I can't find 1/2 D proofs anywhere?!?!?!?!?!

Can you relent just enough to let me have a couple... please!!!!!!!!!!

spinaker2000 · August 19, 2004 6:06AM

Hey Dragon, which ones are you looking for??

ccrdragon · August 19, 2004 6:32AM

Any that have nice toning and that I don't have to sell my kids to afford...

spinaker2000 · August 19, 2004 10:18AM

Got an email from the seller this evening, PCGS gave it a PR66BN.

boz · August 19, 2004 12:34PM

Woo Hoo!!

Very good

I know you've been looking for this one. Way to go

spinaker2000 · August 19, 2004 12:37PM

It will be nice to see it in hand. Getting a BN on it comfirms that the pic is a bit overlighted, but those surfaces must have awesome luster.

Woo Hoo!!