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Offline Triggersmob

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Do you have a favourite Aussie coin design?
August 08, 2014, 06:43:57 PM
I'm very partial to the Ram design, first used on the shilling, and then later on some other coins too.


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I would have to admit that I agree......the Ram's head coins are one of my favouites.

Prefer the old "bob's" more than the modern decimals.

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Re: Do you have a favourite Aussie coin design?
September 18, 2015, 12:32:48 PM
The Design on these is pretty hard to Beat


 


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Re: Do you have a favourite Aussie coin design?
September 18, 2015, 03:10:57 PM
I would have to agree Trout. It sure is a fantastic design. :)

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Re: Do you have a favourite Aussie coin design?
September 18, 2015, 05:14:28 PM

Yep...I agree.  Such a beautiful designed coin.


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Re: Do you have a favourite Aussie coin design?
September 24, 2015, 07:22:31 PM
I picked this Canberra Florin up from "Numisbid".
It is a "One of a kind" and a stunning coin.

http://www.numisbid.com.au/Browse/1927_Florin_PCGS_MS63PL/17707

 


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September 24, 2015, 08:31:54 PM
Wow, nice coin and nice price tag too. :)

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Re: Do you have a favourite Aussie coin design?
September 25, 2015, 12:55:39 AM
The Florin's mint date was the same year my father was born. Mom was 1931. And your right...it's a keeper!

In my opinion, Australia has the most attractive coins to date. The USA had and I stress the word had, some very unique designs then gave way to the ugly generics we have now.

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Re: Do you have a favourite Aussie coin design?
September 29, 2015, 12:15:56 PM
I also agree with Trout,great design with many hoarded despite the tough times that followed its minting.