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Worldwide Coins & Bank Notes => Australian Coins => Topic started by: KurtS on October 17, 2008, 10:07:38 AM

Title: 1933/2 overdate penny?
Post by: KurtS on October 17, 2008, 10:07:38 AM

I just noticed this unattributed coin on auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370097577816), and thought it would make an interesting discussion. Enlarged auction pic is below--what do you think?  ???  Just posted out of curiosity--I won't bid because the coin appears polished.  :'(

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2950449420_15a1694e7b_o.jpg)

Title: Re: 1933/2 overdate penny?
Post by: Nighthawk on October 17, 2008, 10:18:11 AM

Hey Kurt! The SCOWC (2009) shows KM#23 (Penny) lists a 1933/2 at $15 in Fine, $30 in VF, $150 in XF, $1100 in Unc. Hope that helps!  ;D

Title: Re: 1933/2 overdate penny?
Post by: KurtS on October 17, 2008, 10:35:55 AM

Thanks for that, and my Maccas lists $80 in F, $150 in VF. Of course, a price isn't listed for "polished"   :D
I have since gotten confirmation from an Aussie collector this is the 1933/2.

Title: Re: 1933/2 overdate penny?
Post by: scottishmoney on October 17, 2008, 01:06:32 PM

I have one of these, but mine is not polished like the image above.  I knew they were a bit scarce, but I had no idea on the price.  BTW I have several hundred Australian pennies, I bought them when the A$ was low and shipping halfway around the world was inexpensive.  They all date from 1912-1964, numerous dates, mintmarks etc. 

Oz pennies are one of the most fascinating collecting areas around so much variety with mints, dates etc.

Title: Re: 1933/2 overdate penny?
Post by: KurtS on October 17, 2008, 03:31:14 PM

Congrats on the getting the 1933/2--I hope you found it. That's my favorite aspect of collecting.
And I agree--there's quite a few varieties in the 1d and 1/2d series...it's at least as interesting as Indian Cent varieties.
Good luck on your cache of pennies.