newb needs help on determining Canadian Victoria Portrait Varieties and 1 other Canadian Coin

Wizard1 · August 10, 2012 11:18AM

Hi all, as you may or may not know I recently started looking into coins (Im mainly a collector of paper money), mostly Edwards and Victorias.

I'm trying my best to familiarize myself with grading as well as building up the skills to be able to determine the many different portrait varieties that exist

Below is a picture of a Victoria 10c from the 1890s.

From my very basic skills and info....can anyone confirm my suspicions that the first picture is an example of Portrait Variety T5

Secondly I am also confused with the following Canadian Edward V coin. It is a 1922 5c coin, however I can't decide whether or not it is the 'S' Near Rim or the 'S' Far Rim Variety.

Any help on the above two issues I have is greatly greatly appreciated! THANKS

YQQ · August 11, 2012 1:19AM

10 CENT , imo is OBV1
Why, look at the nose and the ear. I know the obv 5 is similar in the ear, but not the nose.
perhaps you would like to post a complete picture of both sides. depending on the year, it could possibly determined by what variety it is.
your 1922 is a Far, all IMO.

Wizard1 · August 11, 2012 2:06AM

This year 10c only has obverse 5 and 6

Thanks

DoubleEagle59 · August 11, 2012 3:17AM

If this dime only has T5 and T6, I would say it's a T6.

T5 has a very faint secondary leaf above the head. Yours has two distinct leaves.

As far as the 5c goes, I'm still trying to learn myself.

YQQ · August 12, 2012 3:08AM

Definitely NOT a obv 5

Just because Charltons says it has to be one or another, it does not have to be correct.
It is just the same like with the 5 cent coins. Not too long ago, a obverse was discovered which had not been previously associated with that year.
your coin is most probably a OBV 6.. but could be a obv 1. remains to be seen on other markers. ( it would be the Only ONE known so far, not impossible.)
as asked before, why would you not post clear images of both sides?
there are reverse and obverse varieties and markers in the 92,93, 94 and 96 which would make it possibly easier to indentify.
but I guess it is your choice to keep it secret.

here are 3 images next to each other.... you be the judge.

Wizard1 · August 12, 2012 6:42AM

Thanks for your reply, I will post pictures once I get a better way to taking high quality macros. atm I am forced to put a 10x loupe infront of my digital camera in order to get magnification like what I posted.

In other news I went to a local coin/paper money show today and a gentleman, whom is considered the go to guy when it comes to Canadian coins, confirmed to me that the 1922 is a Far S variety. He actually explained to me that it isn't a different die variety but it is actuality a shifted strike (The Mint was experimenting with Nickel at the time). Therefore it isn't just the S that we should be looking at but also the F on the other side of the coin as well.

YQQ · August 12, 2012 1:58PM

mmm, i believe the Gentleman in the know, may possibly not correct...with all being shifted...
perhaps mikey would chime in with this?

Wizard1 · August 16, 2012 3:29PM

Here's a better full picture of the 1898 Victoria

YQQ · August 17, 2012 1:43AM

Wizzard, your coin is most definite the obv 6.
there are also two reverse varieties, a wide date and a narrow date.
was this pix taken with your new toy?

Wizard1 · August 17, 2012 2:04AM

This was taken with a loupe in between my digital camera lense and coin. I can't wait for my new toy to come though so that I can take better true coloured pics.

Anyways here's a pic of the front of the coin

YQQ · August 17, 2012 1:48PM

wizard, I saw some of your other images on your site. THEY ARE OK, not earth shattering, but good.
your new toy, I hope you have better experiences than I had..
But, you would be much better of investing in a Canon body, any canon Digital body and a macro lens, any of the mid grade macros will do. Mine is a 90 mm Tamron... works fantastic
you can take the whole coin, close up, or detailed shots.
however, its your choice.

newb needs help on determining Canadian Victoria Portrait Varieties and 1 other Canadian Coin

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