Some new images of my GB 1958 VIP Proof 1/2d

ajaan

Same coin, different lighting:




Images by Mark Goodman

spinaker2000

<< <i>Images by Mark Goodman >>



some how I knew they weren't yours!!!

Nice, did I use to own that one??

JZrarities

Schweeeet!

rhound1977

Very nice images, I remember the coin or at least seeing one of them you have/had....

ajaan

Yes, Terry, you used to own that coin. And I owned it before you.

spinaker2000

<< <i>Yes, Terry, you used to own that coin. And I owned it before you. >>



So, it's my turn again!!

MacCrimmon

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Same coin, different lighting:




Images by Mark Goodman >>

7Jaguars

Wow, obverse in first pic looks to have field rub, contacts and abrasions not apparent in the second.

olmanjon

Nice coins. One question. What is a vip proof? Is it different than an ordinary proof?

ajaan

VIP proof. A proof coin that was minted in very limited numbers, usually given to important people.

olmanjon

How do you tell the difference between a vip proof and an ordinary proof?

TwoKopeiki

Wow, Don! Stunning!

spinaker2000

<< <i>VIP proof. A proof coin that was minted in very limited numbers, usually given to important people. >>



important people??

Then how did you get one, or should I say get two!!

Hussulo

coinkat

cool icon...

Nice images of quite the rare proof 1/2d... nice coin

wybrit

How do you tell the difference between a vip proof and an ordinary proof?

There is probably little difference in how the coins are made.

"Ordinary proofs" were issued to commemorate coronations (1839, a bit late, 1902, 1911, 1937, 1953), new coin designs (1887, 1893, 1927) or some special events (1853 - no idea why, 1950 - half century, 1951 - Festival of Britain). These were made for sale to the general public (well, in most cases, anyway). The only other date for a proof set in Victorian times was the bronze set of 1877, one of the most prized of all.

"VIP proofs" were struck in most years from 1926-1964 (bronze) or 1928-1963 (silver/Cu-Ni) for virtually all denominations of coins that were also made as business strikes. These were very low mintage (on the order of 10 pieces) and were presented to foreign dignitaries, noted heroes and others. None were issued for general sale. On very rare occasions, a full set is offered for sale, such as the 1949 set Dolphin Coins had in a catalog around 10-12 years ago. I believe that the British Museum has an example of every year struck.

1jester

Nice coin! Great year, too, from what I hear! Don't you own a few of these?