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New Member
Australia
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Hi Folks, I am new here. I have a 1927 commemorative florin showing Parliament house & the other side is blank. And the second (year unknown)has KGV but blank on other side. Just wondering if the Melbourne Mint struck any die-proofs?
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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My McDonald's guide says that a uniface trial pattern (obverse only) was struck, but it doesn't say anything about how many or a reverse pattern.
How much do the coins weigh (to two decimal places)?
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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 Terry Post some pic's and weigh the coins. I'm certain one of the many experts on this site will be able to help you out with these. |
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New Member
 Australia
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Thanks, I will weight them and post pics, as soon as I can find the safe key
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Yes, weigh them. Also is the blank side smooth or has concentric circles or some sort of pattern? This could indicate either a split planchet or post mint machine damage.
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New Member
Australia
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When I saw them last, there were no visible marks on the blanks
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Most likely smoothed blank. The c.1927 uniface florin and shilling were obverse only pieces with the reverse displaying "MODEL". There were only two produced for the purpose of getting royal approval for the new obverse design.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Most likely smoothed blank. The c.1927 uniface florin and shilling were obverse only pieces with the reverse displaying "MODEL". There were only two produced for the purpose of getting royal approval for the new obverse design.
Bingo. We have a winner. I was almost certain that Sel would have pointed this out. |
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Australia
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As Fred Lever would say: "Don't ask, just Google: Buckley's chance"
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