1927 Proof Shilling.

[Danz]

Hi all. Is there an easy way to tell a 1927 proof shilling from the ones issued for circulation. Cheers Dan.

[VickySilver]

No! LOL!!

Is yours of the New Coinage variety or the older?

A proof should have sharper edges, milling and devices with at least (generally) a modicum of reflective surface to the fields. Often not much of a cameo effect though...

Post pictures if you can.

[Danz]

Hi. Thanks for the reply. Here is a pic of the obv.

[Danz]

And rev. Cheers Dan.

[Coinery]

Looks like it has the usual weak-struck fleur on the crown, not what you'd expect from a proof! It doesn't leap out at me, Danz!

[Nick]

Looks like it has the usual weak-struck fleur on the crown, not what you'd expect from a proof! It doesn't leap out at me, Danz!

Even the proof often does have that weak fleur de lys on the right hand side of the crown.

[Peckris]

FWIW I think the edge and rim (from what I can see) are certainly good enough to be a proof, so are the teeth. That doesn't mean it actually is one, you understand, just that as far as I can see it COULD be one.

[Coinery]

Looks like it has the usual weak-struck fleur on the crown, not what you'd expect from a proof! It doesn't leap out at me, Danz!

Even the proof often does have that weak fleur de lys on the right hand side of the crown.

Now that's something I wasn't expecting, something else I've learnt about G5 proofs!

[VickySilver]

Some sharp edges on the milling in places but the obverse in particular is not compelling as a proof IMO.

[Peter]

OK Gents

We are chewing the fat on a 1927 proof/currency shilling.

What are your opinions on early strikes?

Where do these sit in your "must haves"?

Some of the George V copper is renowned for weak strikes.

I was wondering if anyone has conclusive evidence of an early strike.

[Peckris]

OK Gents

We are chewing the fat on a 1927 proof/currency shilling.

What are your opinions on early strikes?

Where do these sit in your "must haves"?

Some of the George V copper is renowned for weak strikes.

I was wondering if anyone has conclusive evidence of an early strike.

An early strike will often be prooflike on its main design and in the fields, especially if a proof die has been used for currency. One thing it won't have, however, is the proof's edge and rim, which are specially prepared in a separate part of the striking process for proofs. That's why the edges are so often the conclusive test for a proof.