Charles II (1st bust) 1 Crown How would you grade this?

[Citizen H]

So the reason of asking is if a coin is rare its condition goes by the side a little...

this crown although its seen circulation is in quite good condition.... details are legible and minor rubbing...

where would this Crown sit on the grade scale? 

 

 

[Martinminerva]

2 hours ago, Citizen H said:

where would this Crown sit on the grade scale?

A solid Fine for me.

[Paddy]

I think I would have to give a split grading - "aF" on the obverse but "nVF" on the reverse.

[Sword]

I would say Fine, reverse better

[Coinery]

Forgetting the grade, the good thing about it for me is that there are no major digs or edge knocks/bruises, etc., making it a collectable fine too. Potentially your most valuable coin to-date?

[pokal02]

Fine for me too.

[Citizen H]

10 hours ago, Coinery said:

Forgetting the grade, the good thing about it for me is that there are no major digs or edge knocks/bruises, etc., making it a collectable fine too. Potentially your most valuable coin to-date?

Many Thanks for the input, during the early days when I joined the forum I asked about values but now realise establishing what I have and its condition / grade is more important... Its really appreciated that more experienced collectors are helping out as I work through my hoard... this will be a keep. 👍      

[Peckris 2]

Good Fair / Fine + 

There's not enough hair detail on the obverse to rate as F 

[Rob]

The problem with all lower grades is that it is subject to the degree of dishing to the flan. The dies always seem to have a more dished reverse (probably by design to see the date (as opposed to the monarch which is easily discernible from the profile. The less dishing, the more even the wear. Whatever, Fine for me too on the obverse, the reverse inevitably better - say good Fine or nVF.

Edited March 20 by Rob

[Citizen H]

As I work through the Hoard rather than start a new topic I thought Id ask the same question,

Edward the VII only had one Crown coin...this one Ive not cleaned / washed, left well alone,

the tarnish is patchy and its seen some circulation knocks to the edges, grade wise where would this sit? 

 

 

[wlewisiii]

Good practice for me. I dug out my copy of The Standard Guide and looked at it and you pictures. 

I think that I'd call it (UK system) GF or just shy of (US) VF.

The obverse shows a flattened ear but you can still see the front and rear edge of the bald spot.

The reverse seems a bit more worn - the rein is disappearing on the neck but the sword is still quite clear. Lots of the high points having been hit.

Anyone else think I'm off my rocker? (Or should I grab one of my 1935 crowns and get on one? 🤣)

[Peckris 2]

I'd agree - the reverse is no better than GF, but the obverse (under the tarnish) looks better; it's not easy to tell but I'd say AVF?

[Citizen H]

9 hours ago, Peckris 2 said:

I'd agree - the reverse is no better than GF, but the obverse (under the tarnish) looks better; it's not easy to tell but I'd say AVF?

many Thanks, I was surprised to find it and I did look it up, I didn't realise Edward VII only had the one Crown Coin, its been tempting to wash it.....for now I've managed to resist the temptation.... all the very best "H"   👍