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mrjinks New Member United Kingdom 2 Posts	Posted 09/11/2016 3:27 pm hi I was wondering what,if any numismatic value this coin may have besides its obvious gold value,it is .999 gold and weighs one ounce,cheers for any replies. This is a 1990 Isle of Man 1 Crown Proof Gold Penny Black Commemorative Coin from the Pobjoy Mint. Only 1,000 minted! This proof commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Penny Black postage stamp. The unusual "Pearl Black" finish was developed exclusively for the Penny Black anniversary issue. Each coin is minted individually by a highly skilled artisan who first creates a cameo proof through repeated strikings. Next, a special "Pearl Black" layer is applied by hand, then rubbed away from the raised area - leaving a soft brushed gold border to contrast with the black incuse inscriptions and central design. Specifications: Metal: 999 fine gold Diameter: 38.6mm Weight: 31.119 grams Edited by mrjinks 09/12/2016 07:03 am Report this Post to the Staff

Steele Pillar of the Community United States 1119 Posts	Posted 09/12/2016 12:06 am In numismatics, intrinsic value is the value of the metal, typically a precious metal, in a coin. current spot value for one ounce of gold is $1,328.33 Report this Post to the Staff
trout1105 Pillar of the Community Australia 7096 Posts	Posted 09/12/2016 03:49 am What I am wondering is why on earth wold anyone blacken out most of the surface of a Gold coin Report this Post to the Staff
mrjinks New Member United Kingdom 2 Posts	Posted 09/12/2016 07:05 am hi I have edited my post and I hope this explains my question a little better. Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54282 Posts	Posted 09/12/2016 07:29 am It looks like the black is coming off the obverse, at least. There is a proof version in better shape for sale on ebay now for $1,475 with free shipping. After ebay fees and shipping the seller may not recoup gold cost. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
Libertad Pillar of the Community Canada 3692 Posts	Posted 09/12/2016 7:01 pm @trout: For texture. To give it an antique look. Normally, though, this technique only looks good if you can't see it, that is, if it's not visible in a wide field of metal. It works best in lettering and very small details. This splotching is evident from the lady's cheek. If I were to guess as to why they did this to ill effect: they were experimenting with something new and once the budget got approved they couldn't look back. Bad execution, in my opinion, and they should have kept it to only the lettering and maybe some cross-hatching or stippling. That lady looks like a mummy! Report this Post to the Staff
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