January Heritage Auction

[Coppers 58]

Quite a few proofs of record in the upcoming Heritage Auction...

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[1949threepence 3,367]

Quite a few proofs of record in the upcoming Heritage Auction...

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Few too many proofs for my liking, but in mitigation, I love this 1919H penny on page 2.

[Rob 3,152]

Quite a few proofs of record in the upcoming Heritage Auction...

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Few too many proofs for my liking, but in mitigation, I love this 1919H penny on page 2.

The sales blurb associated with the lot is a bit economical. It suggests that people have difficulty grading coins that aren't mint red and that the slabbed grade should give added confidence for bidders. What it doesn't mention is that a penny with wear to Britannia's fingers isn't uncirculated, shouldn't be called mint state, and shouldn't be graded 64. There also appears to be some trace of rubbing to the portrait. I am sure it will do well.

[Peter 615]

Quite a few proofs of record in the upcoming Heritage Auction...

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Few too many proofs for my liking, but in mitigation, I love this 1919H penny on page 2.

The sales blurb associated with the lot is a bit economical. It suggests that people have difficulty grading coins that aren't mint red and that the slabbed grade should give added confidence for bidders. What it doesn't mention is that a penny with wear to Britannia's fingers isn't uncirculated, shouldn't be called mint state, and shouldn't be graded 64. There also appears to be some trace of rubbing to the portrait. I am sure it will do well.

A beautiful example and whether graded MS64 or more probably CGS AU78 it would be welcome in my collection.

[Peckris 579]

Quite a few proofs of record in the upcoming Heritage Auction...

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Few too many proofs for my liking, but in mitigation, I love this 1919H penny on page 2.

That is SO nice. Unlike my EF example which has the oft-encountered 'Heaton blurred head' with virtually no hair detail, that is a STRONG portrait. I'd love it.

[VickySilver 830]

I agree with a conglomerate of the above. It is a much better than average strike but has seen some wear. KG's temporal area is one as are some of Britannia's details. Mine too is an EF with sl. muddy details and not that pleasant toning, so this would be marginally better. I like a nice "H" better than the KNs, as strange as that may seem as they seem harder to locate & more of a challenge.

[1949threepence 3,367]

A beautiful example and whether graded MS64 or more probably CGS AU78 it would be welcome in my collection.

That is SO nice. Unlike my EF example which has the oft-encountered 'Heaton blurred head' with virtually no hair detail, that is a STRONG portrait. I'd love it.

I agree with a conglomerate of the above. It is a much better than average strike but has seen some wear. KG's temporal area is one as are some of Britannia's details. Mine too is an EF with sl. muddy details and not that pleasant toning, so this would be marginally better. I like a nice "H" better than the KNs, as strange as that may seem as they seem harder to locate & more of a challenge.

Irrespective of the precise grading, I just like the coin. They're not offered at that grade every 5 minutes, and it's got a very pleasing and attractive appearance. I'm strongly tempted to have a punt.

Edited November 6, 2009 by 1949threepence

[Peter 615]

I won't be bidding as I have overspent big time this year....although Mrs Peter realises everything I buy is "probably" an investment...at least its not all up against the wall.

[Coppers 58]

I won't be bidding as I have overspent big time this year....although Mrs Peter realises everything I buy is "probably" an investment...at least its not all up against the wall.

You're in luck Peter as the auction isn't until next year. Lots of interesting coins in this auction, but like you I'll probably not be doing any bidding.