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Valued Member
United States
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Once again, I turn to the expertise of the membership. Can someone tell me how to distinguish between a 1951 Ceylon 2-Cent Proof, struck at The Royal Mint, and the 1951 Ceylon 2-Cent Re-strike, struck at the Bombay Mint? The first has a mintage of 150, while the latter has a mintage in the 100's of thousands. Not surprisingly, there is a significant difference in value. The difference in the coins escapes me. My seeing eye dog can't find the difference(s) either. Thanks in advance for any information you may be able to provide. |
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I guess it isn't just me, after all. I feared the rapid onset and progression of a string of senior moments, where the answer turned out to be right in front of my face. I do hope others will continue to consider the issue until the one expert has had a chance to stumble upon my topic and provide the definitive answer.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The restrikes have a proof-like appearance, not full blown proof. There would also be some differences in the rims and the restrikes may have die polishing lines visible.
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Valued Member
United States
257 Posts |
Thanks for the information, Numismat. What are some of the specific differences in the rim that you mentioned? Is there a single specific marker, or maybe two, that I can look for if I am holding one of the coin in hand to definitively be able to identify which one I'm holding? Thanks again for any additional information you might have to share.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The rims on a proof are usually higher (meaning the surface of the coin is deeper in from the highest relief of the rims), and sometimes they will be very thin "wire" rims, though it is not always the case.
If you can post clear pictures of the coin it will be much easier to determine.
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Valued Member
United States
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Once again, thank you for your further guidance. I will attempt to upload pictures, but I cannot promise that they are good ones as requested.   I hope they are good enough to help you assist me. Thanks for all. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It does not appear to have frosted raised features as an original proof would.
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United Kingdom
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I know this is a really old thread now, but from a quick look at the photo I can be 90% sure its a proof restrike.
Its shocking the price difference between Ceylon proof restikes, which have not really appreciated too much in value, and the Indian restrikes, which were stuck at the same mint and many in similar numbers, which have shot up in recent years.
www.kingstoncoincompany.co.uk
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