Any British pre-decimalization experts, can you possibly determine the grades on two Double Florins? 1 1

[Mr.Bill347]

Both 1877 British Silver Double Florins.

1 has an Arabic “1 in 1877 

1 has a Roman “1” in 1877 with a rim ding at 1 O’clock

the Arabic “1” was used until 1890, but was changed mid year in 1877

Thank you in advance. NGC shows grade value, and PCGS photo grade doesn’t include British coins.

 

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[RWB]

Top - EF cleaned.

Bottom - high VF.

Victoria - condition "preserved"

[Mr.Bill347]

Thank you RWB. Still not too bad for 145 year old silver slugs! I appreciate your opinion.

Bill

[Mohawk]

Man, Bill, it's been a while for me with any Victoria coinage, but I have to agree with Roger.  I think he's got it just right.  They're still nice coins though....I wouldn't kick them out of bed 

[Fenntucky Mike]

I agree with the above. Nice pics by the way, were those taken by you Bill?

[Mr.Bill347]

On 1/15/2022 at 7:42 AM, Fenntucky Mike said:

I agree with the above. Nice pics by the way, were those taken by you Bill?

Yes Mike, thank you. I have been trying to improve my coin photos.

[Fenntucky Mike]

On 1/15/2022 at 8:21 AM, Mr.Bill347 said:

Yes Mike, thank you. I have been trying to improve my coin photos.

Whatever you're doing it's working, those are pretty dang acceptable. 

[Mr.Bill347]

Thanks Mike here is a nice one of a Proof UCAM quarter I took last week

[B.C]

Bill is that just glare on the mint mark what's going on there 

 

[J P M]

On 1/15/2022 at 8:49 AM, B.C said:

Bill is that just glare on the mint mark what's going on there 

 

1979 had a Square S mint mark. Real ugly looking

[Mr.Bill347]

I just shot it again. The mint mark is ok but looks a little crooked to me.

[B.C]

Wow that is a good photo jealous 

Ok I see the s better now thanks for taking the time 

[Mohawk]

On 1/15/2022 at 8:21 AM, Mr.Bill347 said:

Yes Mike, thank you. I have been trying to improve my coin photos.

Those are very nice pics, Bill.  Very well done 

[GBrad]

Hey @Mr.Bill347  I just stumbled on your thread.  Just wanted to also add that your pictures are really good especially if you are taking them with a phone!  I'm still struggling with my newer phone in taking good clear pics like you have posted.  If you have time, could you PM me and tell me exactly what settings, and type of phone if that's what you are in fact using, to get this quality of pics.  Thanks Bill!

On 1/15/2022 at 8:21 AM, Mr.Bill347 said:

Yes Mike, thank you. I have been trying to improve my coin photos.