Mr T Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 I think it's a C# - not too sure on the obverse. Quote
Zo Arms Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr T said: I think it's a C# - not too sure on the obverse. I'm thinking obverse 8 as opposed to 7 because : Base of bust and the F D colons are further away from lin circle, than a 7. And the first I of Victoria doesn't tilt to the left, as it does on 7. Not the best of coins but I'm pleased to have found an example. Judging from previous posts, population was 9, so still a rarity. 1 Quote
Martinminerva Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Definitely an 8+C# (I was the underbidder!) The best diagnostic is the position of the leaves of the wreath relative to the colon after DG. On obverse 7, the two front leaves are higher and almost touch the colon. I now have records of 18 existing. Much rarer is the 7+C# of which I believe only 5 are known. Quote
Bronze & Copper Collector Posted February 5, 2023 Author Posted February 5, 2023 18 hours ago, Martinminerva said: Definitely an 8+C# (I was the underbidder!) The best diagnostic is the position of the leaves of the wreath relative to the colon after DG. On obverse 7, the two front leaves are higher and almost touch the colon. I now have records of 18 existing. Much rarer is the 7+C# of which I believe only 5 are known. I would tend to concur with you on your determination. My comparison of certain diagnostic indicators led me to that conclusion too. I'm not sure what the current known population is, so I will defer to your numbers. For the census, currently i have two obverse 8's, as well as two obverse 7's which include the discovery coin. 2 Quote
Mr T Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 7:28 PM, Martinminerva said: Definitely an 8+C# (I was the underbidder!) The best diagnostic is the position of the leaves of the wreath relative to the colon after DG. On obverse 7, the two front leaves are higher and almost touch the colon. I now have records of 18 existing. Much rarer is the 7+C# of which I believe only 5 are known. The leaves near the D:G: was the note I had left to myself but I wasn't quite sure. Nice find anyway. Quote
Martinminerva Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 6 hours ago, Bronze & Copper Collector said: I'm not sure what the current known population is, so I will defer to your numbers. For the census, currently i have two obverse 8's, as well as two obverse 7's which include the discovery coin. Thanks very much. Do any other members have any specimens of 7+C# to add to the census? Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.