Hello Lisa B
Thank you for the reply. And thank the NGC graders for such a rapid review -very honorable of them.
In terms of the long nose variety, I have consulted several Edward VIII collectors on the 'long nose' variety and there is no mention in the 'Portraits of a Prince' . In fact we had already reviewed all known reference books concerning the long nose variety and could find no evidence of such a mention. Geoffrey Hearn owned the original dies which my friend, Richard Lobel acquired an proceeded to make additional Coincraft issued fantasy pieces.
According to Richard, the re-strikes of the Edward VIII Effigy had an ugly ear which was the prominent way of telling the original from the re-strike as well as a few re-strikes having a 'circular band / discoloration ring on the coin.
As you can clearly see from the pictures supplied, the Coincraft effigy demonstrates a perfect set of ears but missing the bridge to the nose. Discussions with numismatic collectors of Edward VIII coinage, have come to the conclusion that to be deemed a long nose variety, the bridge of the nose must not be present at all and that the nose extends clearly to the eye.
Could you please review and provide feedback.
Thank you for the reply and as such we hope that a further review of the long nose variety will be considered. Should more information be needed, please do not hesitate to request.
Appreciate your kind help.
Warm regards,
Dr. Morgan