1965 Churchill Crown

[ChKy 61]

Hi Folks.

I attended a local coin fair last Sunday and spend a few Euro on one of these numerous Churchill Crowns. I purchased that because this particular specimen because it is sharply struck and shows a semi-gloss appearance. But there is some ghosting visible as well...

Sorry, tried to insert a pic from photobucket, but that was not possible. Many changes must have been made on that forum software after my last post....

Might be an early strike, but heared about the so called "Satin Finish" as well. can somebody of you explain how to identify such a specimen?

many thanks

[Gary1000 41]

Hi Folks.

I attended a local coin fair last Sunday and spend a few Euro on one of these numerous Churchill Crowns. I purchased that because this particular specimen because it is sharply struck and shows a semi-gloss appearance. But there is some ghosting visible as well...

Sorry, tried to insert a pic from photobucket, but that was not possible. Many changes must have been made on that forum software after my last post....

Might be an early strike, but heared about the so called "Satin Finish" as well. can somebody of you explain how to identify such a specimen?

many thanks

Having an example of both it is very difficult to tell them apart, a most uninspiring proof coin.

[Nick 329]

It's not always easy to distinguish between the two as Gary says. Occasionally though, it is obvious, see this example. It is also extremely easy when the designer's initials appear below Churchill's bust like this.

[Gary1000 41]

It's not always easy to distinguish between the two as Gary says. Occasionally though, it is obvious, see this example. It is also extremely easy when the designer's initials appear below Churchill's bust like this.

Yes, I beleive two known. The other is coming to auction on the 18th. I would like it but I have my eyes on something else on the 17th. Side by side it is fairly obvious which is the proof but on its own you could be excused for thinking it's just a good example of a currency.

[ChKy 61]

Many thanks for the input :-)

[azda 979]

This has to be up there with the ugliset coin ever, so uninspiring