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| 1946 Penny And 1937 Crown
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aeromedic
New Member
Australia
40 Posts |
 Posted 09/19/2024 7:17 pm
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Late to reply to this post, but I think neither is worth grading.
Grading should only be done for high value coins which doesn't apply here.
The 1937 crown could be EF but the volume available of these coins reduces collector value closer to bullion value. Still, a nice coin to replace a poorer quality one in someone's collection.
The 1946 penny doesn't have the quality high enough to justify grading. aUC would have to be the lowest, which this coin is not.
Spend your money on acquiring other coins for your collection.
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| 1938 Penny Massive Flaw
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aeromedic
New Member
Australia
40 Posts |
Posted 05/09/2024 10:13 pm
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I've been reluctant to add to my posts, but have discovered more about this coin, that might be of interest to some.
The reverse had what looked like die breaks in places, but under magnification, they're actually small laminations, but not from the coin itself.
It might be considered that what happened on the obverse, also happened on the reverse to a minor degree.
Refer to previously posted images.
I sent the images to renowned penny authority Fred Lever, who has allowed me to post his response.
Your assessment of the situation sounds plausible to me.
Something that grabbed my attention were the blobs on the reverse!
There is a lot going on in that coin.
Musing about the lamination.
I agree with you, going by the tool marks the entire obverse may have been covered with a "skin" of copper.
Now was it a part of the blank planchet or added?
A comparison of weights with other same year coins may suggest something.
I have split coins, and from that feel yours may have been a rolling lamination fault of the blank planchet.
The fault line may have been very close to the surface and just produced a thin split but partly adhered.
Someone then tried to pick it off.
Underneath will be a shallow but complete strike as the image compresses some depth into the coin.
Otherwise a struck coin being showered with debris?
If so it should be heavier than the average weight.
Cheers, Fred.
The standard weight for this coin is 9.45 grams (All Coins Value) and after weighing a number of circulated 1938 pennies, they ranged from 9.40 to 9.50 grams. Mine weighed in at a heavier 9.67 grams which accords with Fred's prediction.
Still, it's curious that the obverse was similarly affected, but minuscule by comparison.
For those interested I'll post magnified images later, as the photo optimiser doesn't like the ones I've taken.
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| Is Lloyds Auctions Worth It?
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aeromedic
New Member
Australia
40 Posts |
Posted 04/05/2024 7:16 pm
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I use Gowans, a local auction house. They auction household furniture, cars, bric-a-brac, tools, appliances, collectibles and almost anything.
I'm an Australian pre-decimal collector and any lot that looks interesting, I go through completely on inspection day, so I know what I'm getting. This way, I won't get saddled with something I don't want.
I've won many lots this way and now have many wonderful coins and stamps very cheaply that others missed because they weren't thorough enough.
Just as an example, I checked one lot which had a mis-strike penny and a 1946 penny. No one else saw these, and after getting home with my prize, found that there were TWO 1946 pennies.
I just love getting wins like that. The 16% buyers commission is minuscule by comparison. Many other wins like that have continued, but only because I take the time to check EVERY coin, even on 5kg lots of pennies. and I avoid other collectors "rubbish".
Naturally,I establish value in the lot before buying.#128526;
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| 1938 Penny Massive Flaw
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aeromedic
New Member
Australia
40 Posts |
Posted 11/13/2023 07:15 am
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Sap and Echidna,
Thanks for the comments, but I'm not saying it is a die crack at all.
I've explained what I thought it was. I'm also thinking that the marks left were attempts to remove the layer many years ago and were unsuccessful, so the coin went back into circulation.
I've tried to get a relief view better to show the coin how it really is, but these photos are the best I can do.
I'm taking to a well known coin shop tomorrow to get an opinion from someone whose not just looking a photo. I post whatever is said.
What I plan to do tomorrow is to test the electrical continuity. If it's adhesive/ glue, it will not conduct. Plain and simple. I'll post the result.
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