Iceland 5 Aurar copper coin

KurtS · Senior Member

I found this at a show, and really like how the design of this coin works with the metal used.

coop · Expert Member

Very nice coin and image for the age of this coin. I like the simple look that lets the beauty come through. Nice find.

Dick · Expert Member

Kurt, just to prove a point, the orientation on that coin is 180 out, right?
Dick

KurtS · Senior Member

Dick,
This coin, as my other Iceland coins are "medal alignment"--if that answers your question.

Dick · Expert Member

Thanks, Kurt! Yes, it does. Not every country has the same alignment as ours., noor have they always had the N-N alignment. Early Canadian coinage of the earlier years had a bit of both issues. It makes for a very complicated variety collection, to determine who, and when, much less, how.
Dick

KurtS · Senior Member

Dick, right--there are a few "die axis" Canadian coins that are quite rare...but I never check them.

On that note, I happened to find a few early rarities at the show: The 1874H 50c with the double punched A in REGINA. Another was a very nice (slabbed 5 Cool

1872H 25c with a doubled N in Canada. The first coin was too worn and already overpriced (4x BV!) so I passed--I just told the dealer the variety and value. The second coin was a thanks to the dealer since he supplied me with so many great NFLD coins. That variety in that grade wasn't even in Charest, so it was probably a higher multiple than lower grades...I'm sure it would sell high at a Torex auction.

I'd like to see this alignment in a coin: align the obverse to true north, and the reverse points to magnetic north--could be useful in navigation! Laughing

Every country would be different (as would by year), so it could be a fun coin to collect, lol! How's that for a crazy coin idea?

Dick · Expert Member

Kurt, that would be a can of worms!Everyone would be a variety, and one would have to collect "world coins", by the very nature of the orientation! I thi'll pass, on that one. I'm having a hard enough time,just trying to find a few mid "twenties coins"!
Dick

KurtS · Senior Member

LOL...I didn't say it was a good idea!

Btw, there is one alignment I check: the 1967 "Goose dollar", where besides the normal "medal" alignment, there's a variety called the "diving goose" and "inverted goose". Perhaps we discussed this coin before? I forget...my mind is blank after 3 days at a show! Laughing

Dick · Expert Member

Hi Kurt! I don't think we have discussed the "goose", diving, flying, or an assault from the rear! I would lke to collect "dollar-sized coins", but normally, they are way out of my reach, so I stick to cents, and hope I get lucky.
I may even go to IHC. I have a few, and maybe it will be worth my while to "change horses" in mid-stream.
Dick

Robert · Senior Member

I was expecting to see an error aurar. Wink

Nice looking coin!

KurtS · Senior Member

Dick, yes...I know what you mean. I have avoided buying the $1 recently because of the price of silver. I'd rather collect coins than bullion. Although at the last show I did check for the "diving goose" since it carries a good premium. No luck with that one, but I did find a number of other nice coins.

Robert, Laughing

Dick · Expert Member

Robert??? Going incognito?
Richard

KurtS · Senior Member

Dick,

I was laughing at Robert's "error Aurar" comment...

Dick · Expert Member

Thanks Kurt, I was thinking my eyes might be playing tricks on me!
Dick

Robert · Senior Member

I've never seen one of those "diving goose" dollars in person. Seeing one would certainly be interesting.

Imagine how much a "diving eagle" morgan/peace dollar would be worth! Rolling Eyes