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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Markn, great coin! I like the tone on it. What does it grade?
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Australia
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MS62. I've not seen blue on an Australian bronze coin before, I suspect it's been treated with something in it's 65 year life. There's also the spotty remnants of a fingerprint on the reverse.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I got an 1953 Proof Cent for $30 at a coin show, it is an easy MS64. I also got 1960-64 for $1 each.
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United States
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quote: it is an easy MS64
So as not to confure some new collectors, this would be PF64. RedBook lists PF65 at $50, so I don't think you did too bad. Any pictures? We like pictures... 
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United States
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Sorry my mistake, I should know better. I always hate it when I am doing a search on ebay for pre-1958 cent proofs and half of them are "proof like", proof with an MS number or even proof and it is an business strike. I am working on my photo skills and can only take pictures when the kids are sleeping. I have a bunch to photograph that I recently acquired, 1909-S VDB, 1926-S MS64RD, and a bunch of varieties and errors pieces that I have found in the last few weeks.
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Australia
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United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
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markn: I really like the 1942 Bombay Half Penny. Interesting toning, and it was minted the year I was born!! Excuse my ignorance, but does "Bombay" refer to where it was minted?    
Edited by Gary Burke 07/07/2007 01:12 am
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Australia
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Hi Gary,
Yes, it was minted in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) in India. The reverse has long denticles which actually makes it a rare variety and worth a fair bit more than I paid for it if I could find someone to buy it.
I like the toning too, but I suspect it's been dipped in something in it's life. You dont see toning like that on Australian coins.
Mark
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United States
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Edited by PBCoins 07/07/2007 8:20 pm
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Bought 2MS RB Half Penny's (1966&1967), one Austrailian Half Penny (1959), 1 1971 10P from Ireland (VF), 1 Philippine 5 centavos from 1944 (VF), 1 1954 Sixpence (F-12?), and 1 1980 Australian 5c, all for the low low price of $2. Not bad, methinks... 
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Australia
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United States
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Stone mountain half.  
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Canada
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Terrific looking half. 
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