GB Victorian followed by Edward VII and George III Coinage// 1871 1/2d added 2/9
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1889 Double Florin- Nice look but missed expectations- nice image
1838 Shilling is decent but just not an MS coin- nice image
1850 3 Pence- nice coin and missed expectations
The 1902 Shilling is quite common- I thought this was better than most but missed a GEM grade
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This was one of the gambles in the submission- Tell me if it made expectations
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Not that it matters but I think I would grade the 1838 at a "58". One problem with the higher relief Vick silvers is that the highest relief hair is not fully struck up and so with even minimal cabinet friction (or equivalent) smacks the coins at the TPGs....I always like to look at the fields, rims, Vick's brow, jaw and ear, etc. Might even argue for a "61".
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The 1871 1/2 d is a tougher date in MS- misses RB, but still within my estimated grade range.
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Yes, like that last bit especially. Looks to have had some hand oil exposure with minimal oxidation. I don't know, from the pictures perhaps 64 BN? Softly struck reverse rims and beading.
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This one graded 63 BN which is reasonable.
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The 1812 bank token is a 55/58 in my opinion. I would think that it made your expectations.
For the curious... the PCGS grades are as follows:
1850 3d - MS63
1838 Sh- AU55
1889 DF - MS62
1902 Sh - MS63
1812 3S - AU58
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These coins all look original and great, and generally under-graded by a grade. They have great eye appeal.
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Thanks for the comments. My reasons for sharing grade results primarily is to just illustrate what is possible and that grading in general has a subjective component. Coins graded at a certain level are not equal- some will look better than others.
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Wow, what a lovely, well-matched group! 💕
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I think that the hosts were a bit harsh, especially on the 3 shillings and the 1902 shilling.
The images are nice but not nearly as nice as they used to. They did capture the peripheral subtle toning of the 3s.
Wow, what a lovely, well-matched group! 💕
I'll second that.
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I have submitted a ton of Edward VII Shillings. Ended up with a ton of MS64s haha. Gem is soooo incredibly difficult and honestly, I think even tougher for 1902.
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The image of the 1902 shilling is unusual- The coin does not have what almost looks like an s behind and below the eye of Edward VII. It does look better in hand- My range was 64 shot 65. I think the highest grade I have obtained on an Edward VII shilling is 64, but then again, I have submitted very few- perhaps 4-5. Still waiting to get a 65 (either MS or Matte Proof) on an Edward VII crown and I doubt that will happen. Thanks for the positive comments
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