Guess the grades on my latest half sovs

[RareSov]

Just paid for these from the latest big auction here. Look forward to seeing them and checking for scratches, can't see any problems from the images.

 

 

 

 

 

Its DOUBLE GUESS THE GRADE

 

Whoever gets closest to guessing both grades, will win a prize. If someone gets both spot on, they will get something even nicer. No prize announced until I send them for grading in a few weeks or so

 

Guessing is open for 2 weeks ! so think hard ! strictly 1 guess (for both coins) per person.

[michael]

top au-55

 

bottom ms-63

[dooly]

Love the die-cracks on the Aus 64 Its just like the one i found with my detector on a local farm a few years back .. which i gave to the farmers wife ..

 

my guess ( if you take overseas

 

50 and 64

[dean1345]

AU53 & MS62

[physics-fan3.14]

I will guess AU-53 and AU-55 for those lovely Au coins.

[L1ncolnF4n]

50 and 61

[Bugmann1974]

I will say XF40 on the first and AU 55 on the second.

[Schatzy]

AU-58

MS-62

[HiHoAudio]

XF-45 for the 1864 and MS-63 for the 1887-M.

 

I would have graded the 1864 AU-50 except for the obverse ding at 11 o'clock.

Still a beautiful coin, and yes, I have a soft spot for the young Victoria design.

[coinman23885-migration]

Top = AU53 (I don't think you'll be penalized that much for the surface ding)

Bottom = MS63 absent any ticks not evident in the photo.

[RareSov]

Ok this is closed, good luck to you all

 

The grades given by the auction house Noble (noble.com.au) were

 

1864 gVF

1887M aEF

 

My guesses are AU50 and AU58

[RareSov]

Update, these are finally on the way to NGC. I expect them to land early next week.

 

So results will be in, in 2 weeks or so

[RareSov]

Arrived safely at NGC. Next update in about a week and will include grades

[TomB]

They are beautiful.

[RareSov]

I don't like all this waiting must remember to send coins off sooner/more often, I've been lazy..

 

Scheduled for grading.. the winner will receive their choice of

 

- A roll of "Australia Day" BU 50c (20 coins)

 

- A selection from a pile of BU 50c and $1 coins in single cards.

 

Choices for prize #2 include 50c "Moon Landing", Steve Irwin, Fish series, Land series, Queen's Diamond Wedding, 50yrs of TV, Sydney Harbour Bridge, 100yrs of coinage, and lots more

 

IF someone selected both grades spot on, they will win their choice of

 

- BU Koala set MS69 (3 coins 2007-2009)

 

- Lincoln commem PF70UC NGC (either label). Or if they prefer, TWO imperfect ones, a 69 slab and a boxed proof

 

- An Australian proof set, most years available for this prize value

 

- LARGER selection of BU 50c and $1, and the prize will include A PAIR of the current 2010 coin only available by visiting the Royal Australian Mint visitors gallery, or paying 400% or more on eBay. The RAM runs 2 presses, so 1 coin from each press..

[RareSov]

AU55

 

AU58

 

Nice grades I am very happy with a 55 for the top coin

 

The winner is Physics Fan I'll PM you with a selection of prizes later in the weekend, and you can take your pick !

 

Noteworthy guesses by michael, who got the AU55 and guessed MS63, which wasn't really a bad guess from the photo ! it really is an EF rated coin here in Australia, and I would expect 55 or 58 or be shocked. Still, good guessing from a photo !

[RareSov]

Our clever winner receives a lovely 2010 proof dollar. 100 years of Australian Coinage

 

[Coindude]

Wow, that's a gorgeous coin there Gavin!

[RareSov]

Replace the C with a P in a square box and you have the "special" Perth coin show release

 

Got a couple anyway

[physics-fan3.14]

Congrats on the grades, those are gorgeous coins.

 

And thanks for the giveaway Can't wait to see my prize!

[rrantique]

Congrats on the grades, those are gorgeous coins.

 

And thanks for the giveaway Can't wait to see my prize!

 

Congrats Gavin on the grades and Jason you will like the Aussie coins as much as i do.

[physics-fan3.14]

Just got my prize in the mail this afternoon - its really cool! Thanks Gavin!

 

[TJ'S Coins]

I love the reverse on the 2010 Australian proof. Great effect.

[RareSov]

OH you did get it, ignore the PM

 

Yep, she's a nice coin I reckon. The fancy jewels on King George V look better than ever. The reverse is engraved by Vladimir Gottwald, one of the finest in the business. Often impressed with his work