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I can't believe first post went into space. Anyway going through some old ICCS flips and came across a couple au58. Question is what points on the different monarchs do you look for first signs of wear.
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As an encompassing rule of thumb,the eyebrow is a great indicator of first wear for all Canadian coins.Though not a high point breaks in the luster is also a first indicator of wear.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
Edited by DBM
03/26/2013 12:23 am
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The area above the ear/temple is mostly where you should look first. Either the band of the crown or the hair above the ear.
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Charlton Ed.63--2009--has excellent info. for each monarch--Page xviii onwards--4 Pages.
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Very slight traces of wear gives you :
On 1858 -- AU 55
1870-1901 - AU 58
1902 1910 - AU 58
1911 1936 - AU 55
1937 1952 - AU 55
1953 1964 -AU 55-- 1964 onwards, wear patterns too early yet to be a factor.
Per charlton ed. 63
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"Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert OppenheimerContent of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_USMy eBay store
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Thanks guys, it is the one area I still find difficult in grading I understand luster, bag marks, strike. I have numerous pre 67 elizabeth and uncrowned george halves and silver dollars most look uncirculated. Can A weak strike appear as a bit of rub. Wow SPP that book is pricey, I have the PCGS grading guide which is helpful but only applies to US coinage. |
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Yes, if you are patient enough, you should be able to find it for under $30 at most places. B&W Coins in Brampton sells them at issue price. http://www.bwcoin.com"Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert OppenheimerContent of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_USMy eBay store
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