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New Member
Australia
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Finished a subset of the Half-Sovereign Type Set, here it is, the 3 main portraits of Victoria as issued by The Royal Mint. 1839 Proof Mintage 1230   1887 Proof Mintage 797   1893 Proof Mintage 773    Working on George V, Edward VII and Elizabeth II still. Later may have the finances to head earlier to as far back as George III. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Cruzi, welcome to the forum. That is a fine looking set of Half-Sovereign's. How long did it take you to track them down? The mintages are tiny! My guess is they are not often available for sale. Super pictures as well. Any secrets you want to share with that skill would be great. Looking forward to seeing your posts! Mike
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New Member
 Australia
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This subset has taken about 4 yrs to do, with the type set going equally as long. My photography skills are highly variable to say the least, what little I know was taught to me by the guys over at CU. |
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
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I love them all, but the Jubilee head issues always were a favourite of mine. Although I must say that Young head is an absolute gem.
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Forum Mom
 United States
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That 1893 is amazing. For some reason, I gravitate toward the "old head" portraits. This is definitely an accomplishment to be proud of! Thanks so much for sharing the pics with us. [:p]
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Pillar of the Community
United States
980 Posts |
Beautiful coins, nice pics- thanks for sharing! And welcome.
Susan, I agree with your "Vicky" observations- unlike, say QEII, Some of those reverses are all I can bear to look at- Victoria didn't have much of a chinline!
Don
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Pillar of the Community
United States
830 Posts |
Those are incredible pieces, Cruzi !!!
Thank you for posting them. Great pics, too.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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hi, I'm new on here and would be really grateful for some information on the 1887 half sovereign I have that exact coin and would love to know more about it.
many thanks
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
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Originally posted by clarkie
hi, I'm new on here and would be really grateful for some information on the 1887 half sovereign I have that exact coin and would love to know more about it.
many thanks
I presume your's will be the regular issue normal strikes for circulation. What kinda grade is it in? Can you post a picture of it? |
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