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VickySilver

Proof Wreath Crowns? - Besides 1927 Mostly NOT

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2 minutes ago, youliveyoulean said:

Surely if VIP proofs were made for the lesser denominations, one would expect a corresponding version for the Crown (can you honestly imagine the powers that be giving a VIP a sixpence etc. without a larger denomination!?) although Rob's point must be right and is very perplexing!

It's quite possible (though I'm just guessing) that some VIPs got the standard crown with their set, particularly as they were already scarce and struck mainly for collectors - your average VIP may not ever have seen one and would be duly impressed receiving even the non-proof version.

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That's a reasonable argument. A prooflike piece would pass unnoticed by any non-numismatically minded person (and for that matter a number that are so inclined), so there would be no need to make proof dies. i.e just take a handful of early strikes and put them to one side. The RM was working flat out for much of this time producing dies for the empire, so a proof of the current issue was hardly likely to be a priority.

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I will try to again post some of the Wreaths that may meet proof definition - including the 1936 that came as part of a set. Won't be for a couple of days as they are in safe deposit.

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