Chin FY

Look at this Straits Settlements $1 1903 listed in ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Straits-Settlements-Malaysia-Silver-Dollar-1903-Edward-VII-AB7-/231269988825?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item35d8c3f9d9

It might be a Raised B even though I can't see the B on the crown but look like there is a "period" after the DES below the bust. Couldn't be 100% sure.

You can ask seller about this. But look like coin was cleaned from the east to the west which make it less diserable.

Straits Settlements Raised B $1 1903 NGC VF Details Hairlines

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STRAITS-SETTLEMENTS-KING-EDWARDVII-1903-1-RAISED-B-NGC-VF-DETAILS-RARE-/221481089415?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item33914d3987

This one listed in ebay by Malaysia Seller numismatichua http://www.ebay.com/itm/B2632-Straits-Settlements-1-1903Raised-UNC-BU-/171243505274?pt=Paper_Money&hash=item27dee8867a.  Seller list as UNC/ BU but I dont think so.  Look on the wear on the ears.

This one listed in ebay recently might be a raised B. http://www.ebay.com/itm/350873410425?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I can just about see a period after DES below the king bust But can not be 100% sure it is a Raised B. Note it is Ex Mount coin.

Time frame for conservation and grading is as mentioned, about 2 months from the date of submission to Mavin International

Thanks very much. You have been a great help Sidney

Hi Chin,

 

I sent my coins to NGC via Mavin Singapore . Time frame indicate about 2 months, but this time round it took about 5~6 weeks.

Dear Sidney, Thanks for quick reply. May I also know the time frame for Conservation + Grading?

Thanks ART, will be sending it for certification in about 2 weeks time, and at the same time to collect some coins been sent earlier.

Dear Sidney, Which grading you use NGC or PCGS? Do you courier direct to USA or do you go thru Singapore/ Hong Kong? and how long for PCGS/ NGC to return the coin after grading? thanks

Wow! This is a 1920 "Dot" it's a rare coin and probably in XF condition. Looks harshly cleaned with scratches, but none the less as said, a rare coin.

You should have the coin cleaned of the verdigris, preserved and slab by profession like NGC. Do have it done.

Great coin. Where did you get from?

Dear Sidney, I acquire this collection from a retired collector which was introduce to me by another collector friend But all this coins are either stain with verdigris or they are cleaned and polished. Someday when I have time I intend to bring all my coins to Mavin in Singapore for them to have a look and let them decide those that can be graded.

This is an opposite case where a Raised B was WRONGLY Labelled as Incused B. Attached Straits Settlements $1 1903 RAISED B was wrongly labelled as INCUSED $1 1903 MS61 BY NGC 3067535-005 was auctioned in Mavin Auction 31 Lot 324. Coin was send for Relabelled . Go to http://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/index.aspx?CertNumber=3067535-005

Further to my post above, please go to the NGC link http://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/index.aspx?CertNumber=3067535-005

to see that the label had now been changed from INCUSED (as per enclosed picture) to RAISED B

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Picture 3 of 3. PLEASE CLCIK ON THE ATTACHMENT FOR BIGGER PICTURE

Dear Sidney, Sorry I am not referring to you picture of the coin you posted dated 11 July 2013. The coin you posted is actually a RAISED B which can be found in the link http://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/index.aspx?CertNumber=3393804-004. The NGC number is 3393804-004 which was auctioned in HA Jan 2012 Lot 29877 . The picture of coin I posted on 20 August 213 is a INCUSED B which was wrongly labelled by NGC as RAISED B and was auctioned in ebay item 281139993450. The link is http://www.ebay.com/itm/1903-B-Straits-Settlements-1-Rare-Raised-Mintmark-/281139993450?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=z3aXyz6iXAK3RKXHmY71LBrwksQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

For the records I download the picture again into this forum

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No. This coin was not the one listed on eBay.

This is an actual "Raised B". The "B" is distinct together with the dot next to the signature. If look carefully, you will see it.

The image posted is a copy on a lower resolution.

Dear Sidney, Sorry I am not referring to you picture of the coin you posted dated 11 July 2013. The coin you posted is actually a RAISED B which can be found in the link http://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/index.aspx?CertNumber=3393804-004. The NGC number is 3393804-004 which was auctioned in HA Jan 2012 Lot 29877 . The picture of coin I posted on 20 August 213 is a INCUSED B which was wrongly labelled by NGC as RAISED B and was auctioned in ebay item 281139993450. The link is http://www.ebay.com/itm/1903-B-Straits-Settlements-1-Rare-Raised-Mintmark-/281139993450?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=z3aXyz6iXAK3RKXHmY71LBrwksQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

For the records I download the picture again into this forum

This is an opposite case where a Raised B was WRONGLY Labelled as Incused B. Attached Straits Settlements $1 1903 RAISED B was wrongly labelled as INCUSED $1 1903 MS61 BY NGC 3067535-005 was auctioned in Mavin Auction 31 Lot 324. Coin was send for Relabelled . Go to http://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/index.aspx?CertNumber=3067535-005

From the picture you can see the green fungal on the protected areas

Straits Settlements 50 Cents 1920 in Fine Condition but plague with verdigris.

Hi Chin,

 

Very nice coin. From the looks of it at a glance, it's an AU/UNC coin. The details are very sharp. Pity if it is harshly polished.

Thanks for your comment Sidney Rgds.

Dear All, This is another one sold in ebay recently which was wrongly labelled as a Raised B. Looks like NGC is making the error very frequent nowadays

Straits $1 1904

Straits Settlements Dollar 1904 in Very Fine Condition and was Harshly Polished. A common coin.

Thanks for the warm welcome. Could you please tell me how to post the pictures of coin direct to the thread (like what you did) instead on doing it as an attachment picture like what I did.

Hi. I am very new here. I also love all the straits collection in this thread. I recently acquire a collection of straits coins for a retired collector. This is a straits settlements 10 cents in very fine condition. weak strike and hairlines