World Gold Collectors--Thoughts On This Auction?

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KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 04/27/2008 4:34 pm I saw this on eBay, and the alarm bells went off. In particular, there's something about face of Victoria that just isn't right. I've seen a few India gold Mohurs with the same look (hint: the eye shape). Those who collect Aus gold sovereigns, what's your take? Here's a pic of the coin in question: Compare to a known genuine obverse of the same year (source: Heritage Auctions): Edited by KurtS 04/27/2008 5:13 pm Report this Post to the Staff

1337 Pillar of the Community United States 656 Posts	Posted 04/27/2008 5:59 pm I dont know. But the the nose on real is pointy and the earlobe is longer than the one your showing us. Report this Post to the Staff
Nevol Formerly nancyc Australia 5385 Posts	Posted 04/27/2008 6:31 pm I know nothing about Sovereigns, but I'd certainly proceed with utmost caution. To my eyes, the nose, mouth, chin & neck all appear different. If you can, hold off till someone with experience in Sovereigns posts an opinion. There were different hair types for the young head, but I'm not sure if there were also facial differences. life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 04/27/2008 6:41 pm Thanks Nancy and 1964S! I had similar reservations on the facial features, and now I can describe what I'm seeing: Compare the shape of the upper eyelid and the width of the bridge of the nose from the eye. I haven't seen a bulgy-eyed portrait of Victoria like that on an authenticated coin. But maybe it's just a particular die? Just curious here--I'm not about to spend $11K on a gold coin! Edited by KurtS 04/27/2008 7:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Learjet Pillar of the Community Australia 655 Posts	Posted 04/27/2008 7:21 pm I collect Australian shield sovs. To the best of my ability, and as far as I can tell from the scans, everything is correct. IMO it looks like the real thing. It has all the features that match the era for the second portrait type that ran from 1881 - 1887. You will see differences in shadow play if you compare a scan with a digital photo. Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 04/27/2008 7:26 pm Learjet--thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
Learjet Pillar of the Community Australia 655 Posts	Posted 04/27/2008 7:36 pm I have to admit though, I don't have the 1887. It's one date I will have to skip due to the price. It's almost worth as much as the rest of the shields put together. A couple of websites currently have pictures if you want to do more comparisons. Just be aware that no two pictures will have the same shadow angles. http://www.kjc.com.au/ go to Australian gold coin section on page 4 they have an 1887M. Winsor have a very clear picture here. http://www.winsor.com.au/gold-coin-...cfm?coin=142 Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 04/27/2008 8:03 pm Thanks again...it will only be an intellectual exercise--and not one for my wallet. Report this Post to the Staff
1337 Pillar of the Community United States 656 Posts	Posted 04/27/2008 8:39 pm I just relealized. It says 1887 on the coin and he wrote the year was 1975 in the item spefics and description. Edited by 1337 04/27/2008 8:40 pm Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 04/27/2008 9:05 pm Again, thanks everyone...I admit I've gotten rather spooked by ebay. I generally only buy from trusted dealers now. Report this Post to the Staff
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