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2 might be far from rim but not from leaf.
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the situation is this...according to the seller this coin was ICCS certified, but not designated as Near or Far 2. The seller brought it to Brian Cornwall and got his verbal opinion that the coin is a Far 2 variety. It is now PCGS certified, but not designated. The reference photos I've seen are all circulated coins, and it's tough for me to see where the line ought to be drawn to verify that it is Near or Far. On circulated coins, the ends of the leaves look different, so it's tough for me to tell where on the leaf the line should originate. Is there anyone who has the technical know-how to take the pcgs photo, and place a line on it? Thanks in advance.
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I agree with zonad.
I find it interesting that someone with the resources to assemble such a collection as Northern Lights would rely on hearsay attribution by a non-expert of this variety.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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I've blown up the images of this coin, and the ms 67 1932 that I own on my computer, and with a ruler, I can definitely see that the 1932 ms 67 is clearly a near variety, as the right leaf tip, and the top of the 2 lead directly to the top of the 1.
On this coin, it looks to me like the right leaf, lined up with the top of the 2 leads to the middle of the 1. But, it isn't as dramatic as some of the circulated examples I've seen, but I'm left wondering if part of the discrepancy is the fact that the circulated examples' leaves don't appear as long, therefore the angle of the line is artificially distorted. Thoughts?
@DBM this coin was purchased sight unseen from a very reputable dealer, with whom I've had a long relationship. If it turned out to be a coin that was less than described, there's no doubt that the dealer would take the coin back...so really there's no risk. On top of that, in my opinion, the 1932 is a scarce coin in high grade, therefore, I'm actually not that distressed to have another high grade 1932 even if it was a near variety.
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It's a registry set worthy coin regardless of variety, just leave out the comment 'til you are 100% certain.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Yoda, Northgate coin in Edmonton had a couple of far 2 coins in circulated condition and it's nice to compare the real things with a loupe. They're open today and I'm thinking of doing the 2 hour drive.
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Zonad, do you want to check them out in person? I'd be happy to let you look at both of them. It'd just be a matter of hooking up somewhere either in Edmonton, or preferably near Leduc.
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The coin in the link is definitely a near 2 variety.
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Hey! You bought them? I have seen them, but have three of my own. I just thought it might help you with the MS65.
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No, sorry for the confusion...I meant you could check out the 1932's that I have...the MS65 and the MS67
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Today, I can't email you, but I think you can email me.
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Is there a way for me to message you on here? If not, could you message me through the pcgs site...so I could send you a PM?
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Click on my name and then you will see my profile and send email.
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I figured it out...PM sent
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The reference photos I've seen are all circulated coins, and it's tough for me to see where the line ought to be drawn to verify that it is Near or Far. Try looking at a specimen strike. All 1932 specimen strikes are the Far 2 variety. Here is the example online at the Canadian Currency Musuem: http://www.currencymuseum.ca/collec...5-cents-1932"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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