East usually to the right of North

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clear

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Hi,

I really enjoy this forum; lots of interesting information and would like to say thanks to all who participate. I have come on because I would like some help with a coin purchased from Royal Australia Mint.

2012 Crux Southern Sky $5 Silver Proof Coin.
The coin has the Southern Cross sky on the front and North- West 90degrees- South 180degrees- East 270degrees on the rim of the coin.

My question - should East be to the right of North? On this coin West is to the right of North.

I haven't spoken to the mint yet just thought I would ask some of the more experienced silver collectors.

All dialogue appreciated.

Thank you
 
I guess if you're looking at a ground map then yes,

If you look at it as a stella/sky map (holding above your head then I s'pose no..
 
Have a look at the coin, you may be correct but just think the sky/ground is a side issue - the coin has a compass which appears different from a normal compass markings.
 
I'm with willy on this one. Looking toward the southern sky at the cross west is definitely on my right. :)
 
clear said:
Have a look at the coin, you may be correct but just think the sky/ground is a side issue - the coin has a compass which appears different from a normal compass markings.
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Different in what way?

If I held this coin above eye level & looked towards the constellation it would be correct..

North upward, East to my Left and West to my right..


I think the actual packaging and case/stand that it comes with is designed to show this off.


Does the angle not reflect (more or less) the angle the constellation would be if you were looking at the coin with the Southern Cross in front of you? :)
 
The key I guess is what's written on the coin:

RA (right ascention) and DEC (declination)

RA 12h 30m 00s / DEC 60* 00' 00"
 
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This makes sense to me if you hold it above your head and look up. :cool:
 
Hi Willy, thank you, I like your take on this coin, I now see what your seeing, more a astroligical compass.
 
m0xty said:
dragafem said:
...and this coin has a $5 face value:)
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$5 so...?

I bought this coin couple weeks ago. Odd shape :) still can say it is coin? Like Australian mapshapedcoin?
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...when the time comes you will understand the $5:)
 
dragafem said:
m0xty said:
dragafem said:
...and this coin has a $5 face value:)
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$5 so...?

I bought this coin couple weeks ago. Odd shape :) still can say it is coin? Like Australian mapshapedcoin?
Click to expand...

...when the time comes you will understand the $5:)
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Means you can use it to buy small change menu items when you visit McDonalds. :lol:
 
Eureka Moments said:
dragafem said:
m0xty said:
$5 so...?

I bought this coin couple weeks ago. Odd shape :) still can say it is coin? Like Australian mapshapedcoin?
Click to expand...

...when the time comes you will understand the $5:)
Click to expand...

Means you can use it to buy small change menu items when you visit McDonalds. :lol:
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You could fill it with sweet n sour for your nuggets
 
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