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WOW!!! George IV 1d. hammered at £14,000

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  • 7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,577 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I was rather surprised by what seemed to be somewhat mixed results in the sale. I also wonder if these coins looked different when viewed personally rather than through web photo repro.
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  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,972 ✭✭✭
    At first glance I was surprised that the 1933 only went for £18,000. I have a catalog from the late sixties that tout the piece being worth £30,000!!!

    It turns out that the Alderly piece is a pattern bearing a "military" obverse portrait. There appears to be some 1933s out there that resemble the business strikes of 1932 and 1934, probably worth much more.
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • RareBronzeCollectorRareBronzeCollector Posts: 1,270


    << <i>At first glance I was surprised that the 1933 only went for £18,000. I have a catalog from the late sixties that tout the piece being worth £30,000!!!

    It turns out that the Alderly piece is a pattern bearing a "military" obverse portrait. There appears to be some 1933s out there that resemble the business strikes of 1932 and 1934, probably worth much more. >>



    Yes, all 1933's are extremely RARE, however the regular strikes as opposed to the pattern issue are more highly desired and command a much larger premium....... Difficult to prove of course, as they so seldom appear for sale......

    I thought I remembered a regular issue specimen trading hands in a private transaction last year for in excess of £40,000. I can't confirm this, but I seem to recall the event..... maybe someone else can confirm this...... It was a much NICER coin too.....
  • cwtcwt Posts: 292 ✭✭✭


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    Yes, all 1933's are extremely RARE, however the regular strikes as opposed to the pattern issue are more highly desired and command a much larger premium....... Difficult to prove of course, as they so seldom appear for sale......

    I thought I remembered a regular issue specimen trading hands in a private transaction last year for in excess of £40,000. I can't confirm this, but I seem to recall the event..... maybe someone else can confirm this...... It was a much NICER coin too..... >>



    I believe that it was dealer Mark Rasmussen who last year had three rare pennies for sale -- all featured in one of his catalogues -- the Ex Norweb 1933, an 1937 Edward VIII, and the unique 1952.
  • RareBronzeCollectorRareBronzeCollector Posts: 1,270


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    << <i>
    Yes, all 1933's are extremely RARE, however the regular strikes as opposed to the pattern issue are more highly desired and command a much larger premium....... Difficult to prove of course, as they so seldom appear for sale......

    I thought I remembered a regular issue specimen trading hands in a private transaction last year for in excess of £40,000. I can't confirm this, but I seem to recall the event..... maybe someone else can confirm this...... It was a much NICER coin too..... >>



    I believe that it was dealer Mark Rasmussen who last year had three rare pennies for sale -- all featured in one of his catalogues -- the Ex Norweb 1933, an 1937 Edward VIII, and the unique 1952. >>



    I believe that you are correct, at least in regard to the 1933.... I'm not home now, but when I return, I will check the catalog and comfirm his offerings.....
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