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Valued Member
United States
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After enduring a long trip from the far reaches of the land North of the 49 my two lovely Victorian ladies have arrived. Let me introduce you:
First is 1892 Large cent C3 with full serif N's in Canada and Regina. She also has the large cross in the E's of DEI and Regina and a
DP'd D in DEI as well as an unbroken D in Canada. Isn't she lovely!?
Lady number two is also an 1892 C3 with intact D in Canada and an intact N in Regina. She too has the large cross in the E's of DEI as well as Regins and also appears to have a DEI double punched! Gorgeous!
I'm sure the three of us will be very happy together. Thanks for listening.
Alan Edited by pastorals
03/12/2011 8:56 pm
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If it has the large-cross E's, then it's an Obv 3, not a 2. An Obv 3 also will have the C's almost closed .. unlike the 2 or 4 where the C is much further open. You didn't inclide the photo, but the large-cross E's are enough to know it's a 3.
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 United States
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Thanks for the correction...I'm new to this and need all the help I can get
Alan
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United States
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Alan, R2bR2c is spot on. The only exception is 1890, the first year of Obv 3. The obv letters were not yet reworked into the thicker fonts. Since there was only Obv 3 in 1890 there is no question in spite of the more delicate lettering. 1891 and 1892 all had the markers R2bR2c describes. The best $20 you will spend this year will be for the 65th Edition of the Charlton Standard Catalogue. It features a Victoria large cent variety guide. This is a must buy book for anyone collecting Vickies!
By the way, thanks for swinging by the blog and leaving some comments.
Cheers
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Canada
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Pastorals ... Since Dan won't plug his own site, I will. If you are just starting out and need some "instant" knowledge, then put his site in your Favorites and refer to it often: http://www.piczo.com/Dan-in-Crystal-Lake?cr=6#For the discussion here in this thread on Obv 2 vs 3, go to the Obverse types and how to tell them apart. There's lots of great reference sites to help you along on your journey. |
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Pillar of the Community
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R2bR2c(and others)
Click on MyCCF button at the top of the page
Click on EditProfile
Enter your password
On the right you'll find"View Signatures In Posts"
Select Yes
Now you'll be able to see the links Dan in CL has provided
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks Guys for your helpful insights and advice.
I have visited Dan's website as well as his blog and found them to be treasure troves of great information. I plan many revisits. I also have the purchase of Rob's books in my plans.
As you have figured out I am a rank amateur just entering the Victorian large cent world. I find them much more interesting than Lincoln cents. The vast number of varieties is intriguing.
Dan, I have purchased Charlton's standard catalog, Vol. one, 65th edition and have been devouring the back pages. I think it will be quite some time, if ever, before I have the understanding of it that you men have.
Again, thanks for your input.
Alan
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Alan, you sure hit the "jackpot" here! There is enough information to keep you busy the rest of your life!
I may be a bit late in this, but welcome aboard!
I haven't been here lately, but I remember who you are. LOL
Dick
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United States
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Hey Dick...yeah I know who you are, too. I've seen you here and on other forums.
Thanks for the welcome. I agree that I hit the jackpot. I've already sampled the mother lode here and hope they will allow me to mine some more.
Alan
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