Help Grading Old Threepences

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  1. Kam

    Kam Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Hi,

    What you guys think about these coins grades ?

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    Cheers
     
    Kam, Nov 27, 2014
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  2. Golden ChipMunk

    Golden ChipMunk Well-Known Member

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    Nice for both coins, VF?

    Jackpot for 1912 for sure... ;)
     
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    serial Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I would have said gXf with surface concerns personally. would need to see them in hand t confirm that they are problem free
     
    serial, Nov 27, 2014
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  4. SilverSurfer77

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    Definately better than VF, both coins are really nice. I would say EF+
    The 1910 close to aUNC but would need a closer look with a loupe.
     
    SilverSurfer77, Nov 27, 2014
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    Nice coins - Love the way they have aged.

    From the photos !

    1910 - Strength in the star, emu feathers, grass and "ADVANCE AUSTRALIA" indicate much better than the 1912. Obverse shows a hint of pearls 7 & 8 (in the photo).

    1912 - its a nice VF+ from the photos and a bit of a problem with the rim at 10-11 o'clock reverse.

    Thanks for posting the pics.
     
    Edmond.D, Nov 28, 2014
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    Agree with above:

    1910 - aUNC potentially UNC (needs a good looking over)
    1912 - gVF maybe even XF - needs some high power checking on the high-points wear
     
    Nehoc, Nov 28, 2014
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  7. Kam

    Kam Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Thanks guys, much appreciated.
     
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  8. 1for1

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    1910 VF
    1912 aEF- EF
     
    1for1, Nov 29, 2014
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    check next post
     
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    Both could go anywhere from aEF to UNC but too hard to tell from the photos but threepences are notorious for being weakly struck
     
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    Both look well struck to me with Excellent details (near complete on both). Concerns are uneven toning and rim carnage (both me be more or less severe in person).. i may have undergraded by a grade (which id rather - dont like to pump up expectations as a coin shop will grade very harshly.. the more reputable the more conservative i have found).. 1910s are not uncommon in this grade .. i have 3+
     
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