1953 3d varieties.

[Gary D 76]

This is a question for Chris, although if anyone else knows the answer please don't be shy. I have just got my copy of Collectors coin GB 2006, great book by the way. Anyway for the entry of the 1953 3d there are two side notes, one regarding the definition of the head and a second about the position of the I in Elizebeth. So my question. Is there two varieties or four.

Gary

[kuhli 0]

This is a question for Chris, although if anyone else knows the answer please don't be shy. I have just got my copy of Collectors coin GB 2006, great book by the way. Anyway for the entry of the 1953 3d there are two side notes, one regarding the definition of the head and a second about the position of the I in Elizebeth. So my question. Is there two varieties or four.

Gary

The varieties regarding the definition of the head is in reference to the circulation issues, while the varieties regarding the position of the I is in reference to the proof issues.

[Gary D 76]

This is a question for Chris, although if anyone else knows the answer please don't be shy. I have just got my copy of Collectors coin GB 2006, great book by the way. Anyway for the entry of the 1953 3d there are two side notes, one regarding the definition of the head and a second about the position of the I in Elizebeth. So my question. Is there two varieties or four.

Gary

The varieties regarding the definition of the head is in reference to the circulation issues, while the varieties regarding the position of the I is in reference to the proof issues.

I have a circulation with both positions so I'm unsure if the definition also applies.

[Peter 615]

A 3D collector !!!!....and I don't mean isometric

I have actually never seen a decent 46,49 on Ebay or dealers lists.

[Chris Perkins 223]

It's assumed in Peck that the proof is always sharply struck (which is no doubt the case), but there is no mention of the 'I' pointing in Peck.

I'll have to clarify that a bit in the next one if possible. Does anyone know if the 'I' pointing variety also occurs in the proof coin?

[Gary D 76]

These are the three I have, top left proof, I to right and sharp. Top right is specimen, I to right poor definition. The bottom middle is a currency (I assume) I points to the angle and I'm unsure of the definition. Looking at the hair I'd say poor but looking at the ribbon leads my to sharp. Conclusion, either or both the sharp and poor come in both pointing types.