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Edited by Morgan bruce
09/27/2016 06:57 am
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Australia
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I am sorry if you didn't like an honest appraisal of your coin But you cannot make a silk purse out of a Sows ear.
Your coin does appear to be harshly cleaned and polished, I think I can even see some of the brasso residue still in the devices of the coin.
If you have made up your mind that this is some sort of proof then why bother to ask for an opinion ?
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Sorry, but Trout is right. It doesn't matter if it was in a protective case for decades, since when it went in it was harshly polished. Calling it 'scrap' may be a bit harsh, but the coin is quite damaged.
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The term Scrap could be seen as being a bit harsh But the coin is what it is and diplomacy has never been my strong point  |
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I have no expertise on Aussie coins ... but concur that if you are seeking a second opinion ... I'll offer mine as a knowledgeable numismatist.
Based on the photos provided ... this coin has been harshly cleaned ... and likely polished.
It's collector value is zero IMHO ... best of wishes if you feel otherwise.
David
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Its just I know it hasnt been polished and hasnt been anything close to harshly cleaned
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New Member
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Unless it was 2 decades before I was born
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Unless it was 2 decades before I was born A coin polished/cleaned 100 years ago would still be a cleaned/polished coin today  |
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Australia
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Well Luckily its not a good date and I have like 5 others in XF+ cond. Hey trout, on the off chance you come back to this post what condition is this one (my best 1942):   Edited by Morgan bruce
09/27/2016 05:34 am
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Australia
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That penny is in a very ordinary grade, well circulated, bit of green, uneven toning, possibly had something wiped off it. A 20 cent bulk lot coin.
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Hey trout, on the off chance you come back to this post what condition is this one (my best 1942):
I know that this is your collection and it is important to you as is everyone's collection important to them. Many of the members here have a wealth of knowledge about numismatics and they quite freely share that knowledge with others here. If they have given you their opinion on a coin that you present here then that opinion is "Unbiased" and to the best of their knowledge an accurate assessment of that coin. Nobody here is trying to belittle you OR your coins They are just giving you their honest opinion that is all. Instead of becoming upset that a coin that you think is "Amazing" is regarded by members here as not so amazing use their opinions to learn about your coins so that you can grow your own knowledge so that at the end of the day you yourself will be in a position to be able to grade your own coins with a high degree of accuracy and in turn be able to help other collectors learn. Education and information sharing is the "cornerstone" of this forum and many members here spend a lot of their time and effort selflessly helping other collectors by sharing their wealth of expertise and knowledge freely and without malice. Just thought that I would mention that |
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From your images I would say that this is about fine-fine or an average circulated coin. With a mintage of 9 million and a MacDonald's valuation of $1. If you like that coin then the value is meaningless, The values of coins are only important when you come to buy or sell them |
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Edited by Morgan bruce
09/27/2016 07:06 am
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But you can see my confusion with this coin being graded F  (not the one the topic refers to) also the picture of the obverse wouldn't capture properly, the dude has noticeable lines in his hair irl but not in the picture, also he, just like on most australian coins, seems to be weakly struck Edited by Morgan bruce
09/27/2016 07:23 am
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But you can see my confusion with this coin being graded F
When you learn what to look for on a coin and where to look the "Confusion" disappears  |
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