High Grade new Zealand Six Pence graded by ANACS
Over time I have had some fustrations with my growing interest in New Zealand coinage from the 30's and 40's. I fell in love with the six pences which protrayed an extinct bird called Huia bird sitting on branch. These 50% silver coins where widely cleaned harshly by native New Zealanders and finding high grade examples in the world is a challenge. A great number of what I think are fine coins end up coming back as detailed grading. I recently got back a batch I sent to ANACS and one came back MS65! So I was excited with that. These things can get quite price in high grades. I have a few more to show off, but I will break them out, including a lovely 1 Penny Red with an MS grade from 1942 with statutest feeling to it.
Comments
CoinHunter
Level 5
Nice!
mrbrklyn
Level 4
One has to eventually turn out :) You need to give a tip of the hat to ANACS conservation services. They are always worth it, especially with middle aged silve like this.
AC coin$
Level 6
Nice coin.
CheerioCoins
Level 5
Those are some very beautiful coins and in MS65! Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Mal_ANA_YN
Level 5
Nice to see your collecting gets such a fine coin.
Mike
Level 7
I liked the coin So I went to ebay. I found one I like. Graded MS 62 the year I will check. I believe its a 1934. I will check. It is a 1934 for 62.00 or best offer. Just trying to help. They have a MS 65 also! Since your collecting them I will not buy it.
coinsbygary
Level 5
It's always sad to see birds portrayed on coins no one will ever see in the wild because they are extinct. I have a 1971 10-Rupees coin from Mauritius featuring an extinct dodo bird. https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/coinview.aspx?sc=16969
I. R. Bama
Level 5
A very attractive coin!
Kepi
Level 6
Love these coins! Nice blog! ; )
mrbrklyn
Level 4
I should keep it quiet. If too many collect them, I will end up paying for it.
Longstrider
Level 6
I like this blog. Very cool coins. I also like that 1945 sixpence. The toning is amazing. Thanks.
Mike
Level 7
The Harp is the symbol of Ireland. Thanks for commenting on my homeland coins very nice of you!
mrbrklyn
Level 4
We aim to please and to share :)
Long Beard
Level 5
Now this one I'd agree on the grade. The patina this example exhibits is extraordinary. I know what you mean about locating higher grades and the prices associated through my own assembling of the Irish coinage from 1928-1969. I most certainly will be seeking out at least one sixpence for my own collection.
mrbrklyn
Level 4
The Irish had some interesting coins in the period, with Galeic and Harpes :)
Golfer
Level 5
MS65 ! You have a winner. How many are graded that high I wonder. Makes me want to collect them myself !! Nice coin.
mrbrklyn
Level 4
They are fun to collect because A) They are nice coins with an attractive design (FWIW they are about the size of a Merc) B) They are not easy to find in good condition C) They are inexpensive, mostly. :) It is a great starter series for new collectors.