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Valued Member
Australia
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Got this a few weeks ago, would like to slab it since it is so beautiful, I will see Ch UNC or even Gem UNC. Sorry about hthe picture, it is the best I can take   |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
4411 Posts |
It wont get a RD designation with those carbon streaks though.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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The strike seems a tad soft, bit streaky, otherwise near perfect.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1006 Posts |
Nice looking penny  it would probably get Choice Uncirculated if you were to slab it. |
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Valued Member
 Australia
312 Posts |
thanks guys, then I should slab it
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
4411 Posts |
I reckon the cost of slabbing it will be more than the value of the coin. Although this is a stunning coin 1948 Melbourne pennies are one of the easiest dates to get in high grades with nice lustre.
Edited by enworb
04/06/2013 07:18 am
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Valued Member
Australia
191 Posts |
Would come back as MS63 RD or RB, not really worth the cost of slabbing/shipping, 1948 melbourne pennies in full red are not rare at all.
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Valued Member
Australia
312 Posts |
ho, thanks guys. I will consider your opinions before doing it
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
541 Posts |
The carbon streaks aren't that bad, I reckon it has a good shot at a 64 slab, it looks lightly toned though, I doubt it'd make a RD slab (though this could very well be the the lighting). My only concern is that there appear to be fine hairlines on the obverse; It's difficult to tell if they're cleaning hairlines but they seem to stop at the legends would tend to indicate that they are.
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New Member
United States
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Oooooo sweet love the toneing and luster shame on the carbon ! Love the roos!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
4411 Posts |
I actually like the carbon streaks. The 1949 Melbourne penny I have chosen for my set is CH.UNC with great lustre and extreme carbon streaking. I think it adds a lot of character and makes a coin unique.
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Valued Member
Australia
312 Posts |
agree, the carbn streaks do show the character, vintage
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
674 Posts |
Streaky Planchets add to a coins appeal, particularly when being viewed by non savvy friends.! A bit like tan lines.  |
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Australia
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Posted 04/06/2013 12:01 am
