Grade/Price

[damowain 1]

Hi I was looking at a coin on ebay and am curious what grade and value you would put on this coin. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Queen-Victoria-1884-Half-Crown-Very-Nice-Coin-/371667233163?hash=item568917e98b:g:NYoAAOSw-4BXcTEe

Im not necessarily buying it, its nearly finished anyway im just curious/trying to learn so I guess you could expect a bunch more of these from me aswell.

Any advice appreciated

Cheers

[damowain 1]

Im uploading the photos instead as im not sure you can see them once its finished

[PWA 1967 2,142]

Is that a rare one ?.

 The grade is POOR ...I.E. Rang Tang.

Sorry if its rare but sure someone else can help you 

Edited July 4, 2016 by PWA 1967

[damowain 1]

Ive no idea all it said was Queen Victoria 1884 Half Crown im literally just browsing through ebay and trying to get an idea of whats what as you can probably tell not much of a clue currently

[damowain 1]

I felt it looked OK in comparison to some of the stuff ive seen

[PWA 1967 2,142]

I wasnt being clever ... but the grade i doubt comes much worse.

I dont have a clue if its scarce.

If your learning and i am far from much better ,i suggest you buy the books and buy off reputable dealers.

Otherwise will cost you money and could end up with things you dont want.

Such as a box i have 

Take your time .

Pete.

[damowain 1]

No problem, I didnt take it as being clever, like I said not much of a clue currently so I appreciate the help/feedback

[PWA 1967 2,142]

If your not sure what your buying ,dont bother.

You will end up with coins you dont want 

Then you end up giving them away...Have a go on the correct score thread 

Bit of interest.

Edited July 4, 2016 by PWA 1967

[damowain 1]

I saw that the other day but I dont have 30 posts yet to post in that thread.

[PWA 1967 2,142]

Get on.

If it wont accept your thread put it on this one.

I posted in the wrong section ....but that was my fault.

What score and what time first goal 

[damowain 1]

OK ill go 2-0 Germany 28th min first goal, thanks

[PWA 1967 2,142]

Keep smiling 

[IanB 175]

IMO the coin is some where between fair and fine. If you think about how a coin would wear the high points will go first, hence the ear is nearly gone as well as the detail in the hair. There is still a little detail around the nose and eye but this is probably being protected by the lettering and the rim of the coin which will be slightly raised. The same goes for the reverse the high points will wear first, which you can guess at from the picture.

As to its worth the book is saying £20 for fine, but IMO the coin is below that grade.

[Paulus 1,975]

I agree with Ian's grade assessment, Fair-Fine, reverse slightly better.

I would value the coin at precisely £19.

[VickySilver 836]

Fine, with unacceptable harsh cleaning that nets it a fair.

[Stuntman 264]

I'd say the Obverse is Fair, the Reverse Fine or near so.  

None of the Vicky Young Head halfcrowns is very common but 1884 isn't particularly rare, there were nearly 1.6 million minted.  The commonest mintages are 1883 at just under 3 million and 1881 at about 2.3 million.  

If you like the design, it might be worth looking to spend say £50-£75 on a nicer one, or perhaps spend the same £20 budget on say an 1887 Jubilee Head halfcrown? 

 

As an example, I bought this 1885 halfcrown from an online dealer about a year ago for £66 delivered.  The seller graded it GVF, the coin is nice in hand.

[IanB 175]

That is a lovely coin and with a nice bit of tone developing. 

[PWA 1967 2,142]

4 hours ago, damowain said:

Im uploading the photos instead as im not sure you can see them once its finished

Told you i dont have a clue Fair/ Fine...... i better start looking for a few ,the reverse is a bit better.

Not worth buying  IMO

[damowain 1]

Thanks everyone for the feedback and input, I think the main reason I was looking at the cheaper ones was just because I really wasnt sure what I was looking at and didnt want to make a decent sized mistake without really asking but going forward any interest ill post on here. Thanks again.

[Peter 615]

The 1884 2/6d....well it's round,nice rims but ....it's just a crap example.

[mrbadexample 1,006]

1 minute ago, Peter said:

The 1884 2/6d....well it's round,nice rims but ....it's just a crap example.

It's better than the one I haven't got.

 

[PWA 1967 2,142]

Yes its CRAP 

[1949threepence 3,367]

I would estimate near fine. 

[Peter 615]

2 hours ago, 1949threepence said:

I would estimate near fine. 

= Good Extra Crap