Sold – Australia 1938 Crown

Aussie 1938 Crown reverse, new light angle highlighting the coin's lustre

Australia 1938 Crown in EF, KM# 34 FREE 30 day returns FREE Tracked Post in AUSTRALIA See ebay feedback for g559-5668 CountryAustraliaKingGeorge VI (1936-1952)TypeCirculating commemorative coinYears1937-1938Value1 Crown = 5 Shillings (1/4)CurrencyPound (1910-1966)CompositionSilver (.925)Weight28.27 gDiameter38.5 mmThickness3 mmShapeRoundOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ReferencesKM# 34, Schön# 28Table courtesy of numista.com

New light source – 1943 Dutch Guilder photos

1943 Dutch Gulden rev 1943 Dutch Gulden obv 1943 Dutch Gulden rev 1943 Dutch Gulden obv Still using these basic settings with ISO 100, no change there but I've finally got around to replacing the halogen with an led spot (6500K)... That single source is sufficient even on its own for a lot of coins, … Continue reading New light source – 1943 Dutch Guilder photos →

Hard to get UK Half Crown KEVII

Spink # 3980 revSpink # 3980 obv Here is another interesting coin, again it doesn't look like much at first, but repays a second glance... Not as good a date as the one before or immediately after, a lagging third in the ultimate desirability stakes, but a great coin nonetheless - 1904 ( and this … Continue reading Hard to get UK Half Crown KEVII →

Coin Grade Fine (VF20-25) in a ‘star’ Shilling

Australian Shilling KGV 1921 S "star" KM# 26 1921 S Shilling rev in F1921 S Shilling obv in F This is an interesting coin on account of its relatively low mintage and unique reverse design. Grading Fine (VF20-25) The coin pictured is in Fine grade - on the reverse, although showing wear, all of the … Continue reading Coin Grade Fine (VF20-25) in a ‘star’ Shilling →