Canada 5 Cents 1926: Near 6 Or Far 6?

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Peter4805 Pillar of the Community Canada 987 Posts	Posted 11/10/2012 7:57 pm I bought this coin tonight at an online auction for US $11.50. In the auction listing it was described as a 1926 near 6 nickel, but I'm not so sure. In my Charlton catalogue the near 6 coin has the tip of the 6 almost touching the leaf. To me, the coin I bought more closely resembles the picture of the far 6 coin in the catalogue. Granted, the auction house pictures leave a lot to be desired, but I'm hoping they are good enough to positively ID this nickel. Anyways, if it does turn out to be a near 6 I didn't pay a lot and won't be terribly upset either way. Report this Post to the Staff

aiglet7 Pillar of the Community Canada 695 Posts	Posted 11/11/2012 01:13 am I believe it is a 'near 6' coin that you bought. Take a look at the two examples at this link and make your own comparison:- http://coinsandcanada.com/coins-pri...ts-1922-1936 Report this Post to the Staff
Canadian Beaver Hunter Valued Member Canada 60 Posts	Posted 11/11/2012 08:12 am I would agree that this is a near 6 the tail is much longer and relatively close to the maple still a nice find for you Edited by Canadian Beaver Hunter 11/11/2012 10:36 am Report this Post to the Staff
wert Rest in Peace 1988 Posts	Posted 11/11/2012 09:28 am Near 6 Peter4805...Still nice coin in good shape. Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 11/11/2012 11:39 am Thanks for this link, aiglet7. I found a 1926 Near 6 years ago, in circulation, in southern Connecticut. I had always been very pleased with it. That is, until last May. A dealer at a local coin show had close to a roll of then that he was offering at under $8.00 each USD. Sigh. Edited by matthewvincent 11/11/2012 11:40 am Report this Post to the Staff
Peter4805 Pillar of the Community Canada 987 Posts	Posted 11/11/2012 2:43 pm Thanks everyone and especially aiglet for the interesting link. I guess that 'far 6' spot in my album will be empty for a while yet, but it's all good. Report this Post to the Staff
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