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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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 that it would be good to have it examined professionally. I think a few here would spot any probs though. Perhaps the upper right curve on the 2 seems a tad angled, rather than curved. (Where is straightens to go to the base). But that may just be the angle. Would like some closeups of the AUSTRALIA lettering. All in all, I think it may be real. Extra info (link also repeated elsewhere in the forum). http://www.thesandpit.net/index.php...23_halfpenny |
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Pillar of the Community
 Australia
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I used that website late last night myself! good site for info! under a loop the coin fulfils all criteria to be real. I just still cant believe I found it!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Yes indeed Serial, if I'd found it I think I'd be feeling exactly the same! So glad that things like this happen, gives the adventure spirit lots of hope.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I know appleangel about the die cracks it is purely a indicator as they didn't have many dies in use and used those dies more than they should have resulted in few without die cracks and a lot more with die cracks. Anyway the die cracks are a good sign and because they arn't very pronounced it was probably one of the earlier strikes otherwise I hope it is genuine for your sake but I have my doubts
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07/21/2013 07:31 am
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Valued Member
Australia
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Couple of positive points - the 3 is in the right place, and the 2, although looking a little funny is also correct. It would be nice to examine the bases of "ALIA" as this on the 1923 is flatter than most of the 1920's ha'pennies.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Its still iffy to my eyes,it seems wonky around the date but I've been wrong(often) before,obviously needs pro-certification. The glut of 23's on ebay has started to wane this year so the large number for sale previously may have been caused by the GFC. |
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Australia
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so I saw Stirling Currency today, Andrew was very helpful and we almost made a deal but couldn't quite find a common ground on price which was a real shame because he had a piece of 8 I really really wanted. so coin is real but needs some work. I am very happy and kudos to Stirling for how they dealt with me. I will be seeing them again
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Yeah IMO there was never any doubt over it being genuine,good onya serial  . |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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so I saw Stirling Currency today, Andrew was very helpful and we almost made a deal but couldn't quite find a common ground on price which was a real shame because he had a piece of 8 I really really wanted. so coin is real but needs some work. I am very happy and kudos to Stirling for how they dealt with me. I will be seeing them again Andrew is a great guy but a VERRY good business man as well. great news mate, It looked kosher to me anyway. Bloody good on ya and stand your ground, IF you want to trade that you will do far better than a piece of 8 for it Mate |
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Australia
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I am going to list it on ebay at what I think it is worth and see where it goes. the only trouble is do I list it after cleaning it or leave it as is. I will take some better pics tomorrow and love to hear what you guys think |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I am actually a Sydneysider, but I have been in their premises in Freeo.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Wow--what a find! Congratulations! |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Quote:I am going to list it on ebay at what I think it is worth and see where it goes. the only trouble is do I list it after cleaning it or leave it as is. I will take some better pics tomorrow and love to hear what you guys think I wouldn't clean it, good luck with the sale |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Good luck,but needs a certificate of authencity(or whatever they are called these days) to get top $.
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