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I'm looking at this one what ya think? (Young Vicky Half Crown)

rhound1977rhound1977 Posts: 2,504
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Still want one of these, to go with my crown......

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  • spinaker2000spinaker2000 Posts: 4,329 ✭
    looks nice to me!! image Go for it, it's Christmas!! image
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  • AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    image ...

    Does that answer your question? image
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  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    Not too shabby. The dealer is reputable. The usual suspects appear to be bidding on it.
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • 1960NYGiants1960NYGiants Posts: 3,505 ✭✭✭✭
    That looks like a Staples' pic. I just won a nice red 1910 Canadian large cent from him.

    Go for it.

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  • agradedagraded Posts: 126
    plan on going to $300 + or - good luck. image
  • rhound1977rhound1977 Posts: 2,504
    Yeah it's from Staples, just not sure if maybe I want one of the earlier models....
  • agradedagraded Posts: 126
    maybe I want one of the earlier models....

    As I'm sure you know, anything earlier than 1874 and you get into some big money when you can find them. They are all beautiful coinz in BU, IMHO, but the earlier "high relief" design is extra special.

    Bob
  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    As I'm sure you know, anything earlier than 1874 and you get into some big money when you can find them. They are all beautiful coinz in BU, IMHO, but the earlier "high relief" design is extra special.

    Agreed. Still looking for a good one of those as well. Finding one and staying solvent may be mutually exclusive.
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  • agradedagraded Posts: 126
    maybe I want one of the earlier models...

    There is an aUnc. 1845 Halfcrown on Ebay...reserve is only $750. image

    Bob
  • rhound1977rhound1977 Posts: 2,504


    << <i>As I'm sure you know, anything earlier than 1874 and you get into some big money when you can find them. They are all beautiful coinz in BU, IMHO, but the earlier "high relief" design is extra special.

    Agreed. Still looking for a good one of those as well. Finding one and staying solvent may be mutually exclusive. >>



    Yeah that is where I am at, I have an 1847 Crown in AU53 (PCGS), but do I want to go deep for a half crown or not? I got the crown at a very fair price about 8-12 months ago...
  • MacCrimmonMacCrimmon Posts: 7,058 ✭✭✭
    Well, why not get one of each obv. design type? image

    Here's the relief on an 1840 YH half crown for comparison.....please forgive the small image.

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  • rhound1977rhound1977 Posts: 2,504


    << <i>Well, why not get one of each obv. design type? image

    Here's the relief on an 1840 YH half crown for comparison.....please forgive the small image.
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    Very nice, I think the upcoming HWCA is going to have a couple of the earlier Half Crowns........
  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    That's an absolute beauty of a halfcrown, Mac.
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  • agradedagraded Posts: 126
    Mac, just an exceptional example to show the beauty of the type. It looks like a PCGS slab, if so could you share what it graded. TIA

    Bob
  • pythonpython Posts: 1,158
    rhound, nice coin. Good luck if you decide to bid.

    Mac, that's an amazing Halfcrown. Looks nice and original too.image
  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    I don't think the Dark Mouse owns anything below MS-65!!

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  • MacCrimmonMacCrimmon Posts: 7,058 ✭✭✭
    Yes, I bought it slabbed!

    It was graded MS65 by PCGS. It has a few too many small ticks to go higher, in fact, it's the lustre which really pulls up the eye appeal. It has a very light golden/champagne toning on both sides.

    That 1878 is probably more vibrant in real life....that image looks like a scan which really flattens the relief.
  • agradedagraded Posts: 126
    Yes, I bought it slabbed! It was graded MS65 by PCGS.

    Well, I'm not surprised, it has the look of a gem. I also have an early coin, with attractive toning, but not as scarce a date the 1840 is.

    Bob

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  • syraqsyraq Posts: 633
    I don't think the Dark Mouse owns anything below MS-65!!


    I agree with Jester! image


    Sorry Glenn, I can't be of any help on this subject. Maybe you should wait if you're not sure. It's rare however to be able to obtain better bargains off ebay.
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  • MacCrimmonMacCrimmon Posts: 7,058 ✭✭✭
    I like that type of toning on the '44, Bob. It gives the coin a nice look. image
  • agradedagraded Posts: 126
    The average Unc 1878 Halfcrown only brought $412....I guess British coins are in the crapper. image

    Bob
  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    The 1878 went for $412.

    That's one of the more "common" dates.
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
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