1896 5 Cent - Also Variety Question

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darcyrmt Valued Member Canada 202 Posts	Posted 07/06/2019 7:18 pm Here's my Victoria 1896 5 cent, given to me with a grade of AU on the flip, but I don't know - still seems too worn down on the hair and leaves for me. Also my variety question: I saw a past sale on ebay where there is a mention of "slanted 96".. it isn't in Trends or in my 6 yr old copy of Charlton. In fact, beyond this seller I don't see a mention of it anywhere! Is this a thing? If it is, do I have it? Thank you for all your expertise.. Report this Post to the Staff

DBM Pillar of the Community Canada 9865 Posts	Posted 07/06/2019 7:44 pm Yes there are at least two "sloping 6" varieties. You likely have to look in the back of the 2010 Charlton's to find them. Not much demand right now for these kinds of date varieties thus very little or no premium. Definitely to much obverse wear for AU grade. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning... -from PCGS website Report this Post to the Staff
darcyrmt Valued Member Canada 202 Posts	Posted 07/07/2019 02:36 am is this as far down as my 1880 H (another topic) as VF 30-35? Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3660 Posts	Posted 07/07/2019 4:41 pm It's definitely a weak strike. The mint luster likely is what persuaded the seller to call it AU. Report this Post to the Staff
SHAFTA9a Bedrock of the Community Canada 10743 Posts	Posted 07/07/2019 6:36 pm EF-40/45 Report this Post to the Staff
cdngmt Valued Member Canada 402 Posts	Posted 07/07/2019 6:53 pm Just a novice amateur opinion but I would offer looks more like EF 40 Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3660 Posts	Posted 07/08/2019 8:08 pm @darcyrmt, fish scales are all over the lot on strike quality. Your 1880-H has a solid strike and honest circulation, with a solid VF-35 and borderline EF-40 grade. Your 1896 has a soft strike. (Notice the denticles on the obverse.) What you are seeing is a mixture of the soft strike and modest circulation. That's why the 1896 has plenty of original luster. I agree with @SHAFTA9a and @cdngmt, and also think the 1896 is in the EF-40 to EF-45 range, even though its appearance is similar to the wear on the 1880-H. Both are really nice, collectible coins. Thank you for sharing them with us! Report this Post to the Staff
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