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‘Superb’ 1838 Queen Victoria coronation medal captivates Torex bidders
An 1838 gold coronation medal certified as Mint State-62 realized $16,100 as Lot 79 of this February’s Torex Auction.
A 181-year-old Queen Victoria coronation medal highlighted the recent Torex Auction hosted in conjunction with the long-running show in Toronto.Offered by The Canadian Numismatic Company (TCNC) as Lot 79, the 1838 gold medal was certified as Mint State-62 by Numismatic Guaranty Corp. It realized $16,100, more than doubling its pre-sale estimate of $8,000.Described by auctioneers... Continue reading →
‘High 9,’ or tilted? One collector adds to ongoing die variety debate
The ‘Normal 9,’ ‘Tilted 9’ and ‘High 9’ varieties of Canada’s 1929 cent feature all digits vertical and even (left); the final ‘9’ of the year-date slightly tilted clockwise with that numeral’s bottom point risen (centre); and the final ‘9’ of the year-date vertical and higher than the other digits (right).
One collector has made what he believes could be a striking observation about Canada’s 1929 cent, which was issued from 1920-36 with the effigy of King George V. Collectors of Canadian small cents are likely aware of the 1929 “Low 9” and “High 9” (H9) varieties, the latter of which can command a premium (in... Continue reading →