King George VI Silver Variations In Appearance

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Quatchi Valued Member Canada 228 Posts	Posted 08/27/2016 6:38 pm Just wondering if anyone else has noticed a difference in the "look" of earlier vs later dated George VI Silver coins. Speaking specifically of low-mid range MS 10 Cent coins, what I've noticed is that the earlier dates seem to exhibit a more dull-white look, while later dates (44ish to 52) seem to show more brilliant look with more prominent cartwheel lustre. Edited by Quatchi 08/27/2016 6:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21609 Posts	Posted 08/27/2016 7:02 pm Probably due to the fact that after 1944, chrome plated dies were used producing a more polished finish whereas earlier issues used unplated dies producing a rougher finish. Report this Post to the Staff
doubleeagle59 Pillar of the Community Canada 2495 Posts	Posted 08/27/2016 8:22 pm Same with 25c, 50c and dollars. A soft, frosty appearance for 1937 to 1944. Then a more 'harder' brilliant white (almost proof-like) appearance for 1945 to 1952. Report this Post to the Staff
Pacificoin Pillar of the Community Canada 5394 Posts	Posted 08/27/2016 9:56 pm Quatchi, the real fun stuff is the transitionals. In 1943 and 1944 coins you can have one side satin looking and one side with full flashy lustrous appearance . Both polished and unpolished dies were in use in 1943 1944. Report this Post to the Staff
Quatchi Valued Member Canada 228 Posts	Posted 08/28/2016 12:50 pm Thank you all for the informed answers! Being the stickler for consistency that I am, I'll have to watch those 43's and 44's. Report this Post to the Staff
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