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[Gary D]

I know this is unconfirmed in Davies and scarce, I have only seen 2-3 but haven't been looking for a few years due already having one.

1953 proof Half Crown

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Edited October 26, 2012 by Gary D

[Nick]

I know this is unconfirmed in Davies and scarce, I have only seen 2-3 but haven't been looking for a few years due already having one.

1953 proof Half Crown

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I can't see it selling at that price, but you never know if someone buys into the 'only a few known' rarity factor. If it does sell, I'll have to start looking for one.

Edited October 26, 2012 by Nick

[Peckris]

I know this is unconfirmed in Davies and scarce, I have only seen 2-3 but haven't been looking for a few years due already having one.

1953 proof Half Crown

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If you alone have seen 2-3 then there must be MANY more than the "two known" which they claim! If the estimate is based on that spurious claim, then they are being a bit naughty.

[Rob]

I know this is unconfirmed in Davies and scarce, I have only seen 2-3 but haven't been looking for a few years due already having one.

1953 proof Half Crown

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If you alone have seen 2-3 then there must be MANY more than the "two known" which they claim! If the estimate is based on that spurious claim, then they are being a bit naughty.

That's the catch/beauty of TPGs. Once you build credibility, then your word becomes gospel. It's in their interest to build a myth whereby they are the definitive arbitor of the total numbers extant. That's why the 1901 penny slabbed MS66 made $600. My example, which may or may not have made that grade or even exceeded it cost me £2.21. Do I care? All of these populations require a several decades long due diligence period. Find a rarity or a previously undiscovered variety and then suddenly the whole world has one.

[Gary D]

I know this is unconfirmed in Davies and scarce, I have only seen 2-3 but haven't been looking for a few years due already having one.

1953 proof Half Crown

Scroll down.

If you alone have seen 2-3 then there must be MANY more than the "two known" which they claim! If the estimate is based on that spurious claim, then they are being a bit naughty.

That's the catch/beauty of TPGs. Once you build credibility, then your word becomes gospel. It's in their interest to build a myth whereby they are the definitive arbitor of the total numbers extant. That's why the 1901 penny slabbed MS66 made $600. My example, which may or may not have made that grade or even exceeded it cost me £2.21. Do I care? All of these populations require a several decades long due diligence period. Find a rarity or a previously undiscovered variety and then suddenly the whole world has one.

As I have no idea of the scarcity I have mine valued in my collection for £18, I paid £12.38 including postage. Perhaps I should get it slabbed and sell quick to catch the crest of the wave. I've also got the unconfirmed Scotish shilling. I think I'll give CCS a ring to see what it would cost to have them slabbed

[declanwmagee]

As I have no idea of the scarcity I have mine valued in my collection for £18, I paid £12.38 including postage. Perhaps I should get it slabbed and sell quick to catch the crest of the wave. I've also got the unconfirmed Scotish shilling. I think I'll give CCS a ring to see what it would cost to have them slabbed

Ah but then you'd have gaps, Gary!

What to do, what to do...

[Nick]

I know this is unconfirmed in Davies and scarce, I have only seen 2-3 but haven't been looking for a few years due already having one.

1953 proof Half Crown

Scroll down.

If you alone have seen 2-3 then there must be MANY more than the "two known" which they claim! If the estimate is based on that spurious claim, then they are being a bit naughty.

That's the catch/beauty of TPGs. Once you build credibility, then your word becomes gospel. It's in their interest to build a myth whereby they are the definitive arbitor of the total numbers extant. That's why the 1901 penny slabbed MS66 made $600. My example, which may or may not have made that grade or even exceeded it cost me £2.21. Do I care? All of these populations require a several decades long due diligence period. Find a rarity or a previously undiscovered variety and then suddenly the whole world has one.

As I have no idea of the scarcity I have mine valued in my collection for £18, I paid £12.38 including postage. Perhaps I should get it slabbed and sell quick to catch the crest of the wave. I've also got the unconfirmed Scotish shilling. I think I'll give CCS a ring to see what it would cost to have them slabbed

It surely deserves a higher valuation than £18, at least 3 figures I would guess.

[azda]

Maybe 4 figures £18.50

[Nick]

Maybe 4 figures £18.50

Smart arse!

[brauereibeck]

Maybe 4 figures £18.50

It's a 5 figure deal any day of the week.

[VickySilver]

Such varietals IMO have tendencies to be as scarce as their true collectors. Even though I love late milled coins, I frankly have not even looked at my coins to see if one of these is included.

[Nick]

I know this is unconfirmed in Davies and scarce, I have only seen 2-3 but haven't been looking for a few years due already having one.

1953 proof Half Crown

Scroll down.

If you alone have seen 2-3 then there must be MANY more than the "two known" which they claim! If the estimate is based on that spurious claim, then they are being a bit naughty.

That's the catch/beauty of TPGs. Once you build credibility, then your word becomes gospel. It's in their interest to build a myth whereby they are the definitive arbitor of the total numbers extant. That's why the 1901 penny slabbed MS66 made $600. My example, which may or may not have made that grade or even exceeded it cost me £2.21. Do I care? All of these populations require a several decades long due diligence period. Find a rarity or a previously undiscovered variety and then suddenly the whole world has one.

As I have no idea of the scarcity I have mine valued in my collection for £18, I paid £12.38 including postage. Perhaps I should get it slabbed and sell quick to catch the crest of the wave. I've also got the unconfirmed Scotish shilling. I think I'll give CCS a ring to see what it would cost to have them slabbed

It surely deserves a higher valuation than £18, at least 3 figures I would guess.

Amazingly, it did sell - for £1500.

[declanwmagee]

Amazingly, it did sell - for £1500.

Crikey! There's hope for us micro-collectors yet.

[Gary D]

Amazingly, it did sell - for £1500.

Crikey! There's hope for us micro-collectors yet.

Still well below estimate though

[Peter]

I wouldn't buy Boll**ks for that price.Unbeautiful

[Nick]

Amazingly, it did sell - for £1500.

Crikey! There's hope for us micro-collectors yet.

Still well below estimate though

You'll be pleased to know that the new Spink 2013 catalogue now recognises this variety of 1953 proof halfcrown - £2500 in FDC.

[Gary D]

Amazingly, it did sell - for £1500.

Crikey! There's hope for us micro-collectors yet.

Still well below estimate though

You'll be pleased to know that the new Spink 2013 catalogue now recognises this variety of 1953 proof halfcrown - £2500 in FDC.

Look as though I'll have to add mine to my insurance, I wonder if the unrecorded Scottish shilling is worth anything.

Edited December 12, 2012 by Gary D

[VickySilver]

Outrageous IMO. I love late milled and will not begin to pursue!

20th C. meet Bunhead nuts! LOL.

Does it really matter for a hill of beans?

I know of a collector who collected by die number and DIE STATE!

Well, to each their own...

[Peckris]

I wouldn't buy Boll**ks for that price.Unbeautiful

I wouldn't buy boll**ks. Period.