UPINSMOKE Posted March 22, 2021 Posted March 22, 2021 I recently picked up 2 1917 Sixpences. One from DNW Auctions and the other off eBay. Would like some help with grading please as I am struggling to ascertain whether I am seeing a weak strike or that they are worn through circulation. Any help would be much appreciated please. Although I have been collecting now for nearly 4 years I still have a lot too learn. I have attempted to grade each one and would appreciate you feedback. This one I have from DNW and have gone for GEF or even possibly AUNC am I close. And this one off eBay as NEF although the blotchy toning on the Obv is a bit off putting. Quote
Peckris 2 Posted March 22, 2021 Posted March 22, 2021 I won't comment on the second, but... the first is about as good as it gets. Yes, I know the obverse only looks EF but that's pretty standard for 1917 6d's - the dies were wearing, and it's very very difficult to get a good one. I'd rate it GEF? Quote
UPINSMOKE Posted March 22, 2021 Author Posted March 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, Peckris 2 said: I won't comment on the second, but... the first is about as good as it gets. Yes, I know the obverse only looks EF but that's pretty standard for 1917 6d's - the dies were wearing, and it's very very difficult to get a good one. I'd rate it GEF? Thanks for your thoughts on the first coin, I was thinking about the same. As for the second one well I paid far more than I wanted for that one. Then the first one came up in DWN. Sods law just like bus you wait ages for one, then two come along at the same time.😃 I don't mind your comment on the second one, just wanted opinions on grade and condition, so won't be offended whatsoever. Its a good learning curve to get other views. Quote
Peckris 2 Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 19 hours ago, UPINSMOKE said: Thanks for your thoughts on the first coin, I was thinking about the same. As for the second one well I paid far more than I wanted for that one. Then the first one came up in DWN. Sods law just like bus you wait ages for one, then two come along at the same time.😃 I don't mind your comment on the second one, just wanted opinions on grade and condition, so won't be offended whatsoever. Its a good learning curve to get other views. I'd rate the second maybe VF or GVF at the most? However, being 1917, it's probably only had the circulation of an EF coin. It's the brown marks that put me right off it. 1 Quote
UPINSMOKE Posted March 23, 2021 Author Posted March 23, 2021 37 minutes ago, Peckris 2 said: I'd rate the second maybe VF or GVF at the most? However, being 1917, it's probably only had the circulation of an EF coin. It's the brown marks that put me right off it. I agree the rather mottled effect of the toning is very off putting. Just wondered if dipping the coin would improve the look or not. 🙄☹️ Quote
copper123 Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) A-UNC and NEF from me second is in similar grade really but less desireable due to week strike and stains Edited March 23, 2021 by copper123 1 Quote
Sword Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 I would distinguish wear from weak striking by the loss of lustre. With regard to the second example, practically all the lustre is gone (from what I can tell from the photos) and so it is really difficult to distinguish between the two. As such, I think technical grading is not important relatively to eye appeal and the actual amount of details remaining. 1 Quote
VickySilver Posted March 24, 2021 Posted March 24, 2021 Yikes, strike issues as per normal on these two with the first much better in AUish IMO grade a 55/58. The second soft with wear and tone and rim ding that might merit a "details" grade but net VF35 or gVF.... 1 Quote
ozjohn Posted March 24, 2021 Posted March 24, 2021 Like the other posts I have difficulty in grading early George IV silver coins. When all else fails I suggest examination of the milling as that always seems to be deeply struck and an early indication of wear. 1 Quote
Nick Posted March 25, 2021 Posted March 25, 2021 Just found a picture in my archive of another 1917 sixpence which I must have owned (or maybe still do if only I knew where). It's a slightly better strike than the one I sold at DNW. 7 Quote
Peckris 2 Posted March 25, 2021 Posted March 25, 2021 That's an absolute corker and would attract a hefty premium IMO. 1 1 Quote
ozjohn Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 Check out this 1976 sixpence on Ebayhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1917-Great-Britain-6-Pence-PCGS-MS-66-Sixpence/173568759924?hash=item2869811874:g:eIsAAOSw9w1btBPg and PCGS https://www.pcgs.com/cert/34024776 It's nothing on ypur one. Quote
Nick Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 2 hours ago, ozjohn said: Check out this 1976 sixpence on Ebayhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1917-Great-Britain-6-Pence-PCGS-MS-66-Sixpence/173568759924?hash=item2869811874:g:eIsAAOSw9w1btBPg and PCGS https://www.pcgs.com/cert/34024776 It's nothing on ypur one. Yes, both pretty weak, but that's usually the norm. I looked at the three on the PCGS website and all three are weak even though they have been given MS66, MS66 and MS67+. Heritage have previously sold a nice looking MS65 with a good obverse strike, but there aren't that many around. Quote
blakeyboy Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 Yes, and through the plastic of the slab the weak strike is less visible, and they charge people for this 'service'..... Quote
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