Proof? Half crown 1887#4

[British coins]

Hi forum members 

 

this is my last and fourth 1887 half crown which I believe is proof opinions would be much appreciated. Also any extra info like die number etc 

[Conder101]

Your half crowns are lovely coins, and they do appear to have proof like surfaces, but there is really no way to be sure from photos if they are proofs or not.

[British coins]

Thanks Conder101,

I gonna send my better one in for grading. My opinion is the coin in the photos above is the better of the four. However I’m really liking the the coin with superb toning too. 

 

Is is there a way of finding out what die numbers they are from photos?

3 are now listed on eBay. 

 

Many thanks for replying cheers Des 

[coinsandmedals]

The eBay link takes me to the homepage and not your specific auctions. I would love to take a look. Can you update the link? 

[British coins]

This is the coin with rainbow toning 1887 Half Crown Exceptional Toning 10 Day Auction proof spinks & sons purchase https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401627478105

 

This is coin with less toning and more proof polish 

Rare PROOF 1887 Half Crown 10 Day Auction Spinks & Son Ltd Purchase. Amazing https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401627491690

This is the coin with not much toning and lots of proof polish it’s on a buy it now price 

Rare PROOF 1887 Half Crown Spinks & Son Ltd Purchase. #2 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401626214889. 

 

The coin Pictured top in this post has not been listed yet as I’m getting it graded. It’s too good to sell ungraded still has all the proof finish on it and no toning. 

 

I will I’ll be adding all my coins to my NGC register soon I’m very new to here. It’s an awesome site very much enjoying it. I have lots of royal mint proof sets, British mandate Palestine rule collection, Victoria coins, gold half sovs and lots silver bullion 

[coinsandmedals]

Thank you for the updated links. I’ll take a look when I get back home to my computer. 

[Conder101]

You call these Spinks & Sons purchases, did Spinks call them proofs?

[British coins]

Hi conder

unfortunately there is no grading comments on any of the Spinks & sons slips that came with the coins when I purchased them at Cardiff auctions. All that was written was date of purchases from Spinks and these coin envelopes.