Nice example of 1936 5c Near Date and Far Date coins

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Nice example of 1936 5c Near Date and Far Date coins

Post by mkb » Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:15 am

Below is a nice example of 1936 5c Near Date and Far Date coins. The Far date has a narrow rim that meets the surface of the coin at a right angle, whereas the Near Date example has a wide rim that is filled - refered to as a concave rim. Note that for each coin, the rim is the same size for the full circumference.

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Post by Lightw4re » Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:26 am

Got that one too :

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Post by MnemenM » Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:57 pm

I have a question. What is the best way to identify this? Do you use the tip of the 6 as in the 1926, or other things to look for?

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Post by mkb » Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:19 pm

The best way for me to find a near/far date is to compare two coins against each other. When this is done, the difference is obvious. If you have a coin just by itself, it can be difficult to determine what it is. In the case of the images of the 1936's I posted, the thickness of the rim is an important factor.

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Post by MnemenM » Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:57 pm

Thank you. Now that I have had a close look I see the difference clearly.

Is the Near the more scarce of the two types? I only have 5 to look at and 1 is Near.

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Post by mkb » Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:53 pm

Yes, the near date is the harder of the two to find.

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Post by Lightw4re » Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:52 pm

This variety exist on all 1922 to 1936 - George V - 5 cents ?

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Post by mkb » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:00 am

I am not aware of the Near and Far Date existing for each year from 1922 to 1936. But they are there for many of the dates. However, it is tough to get a real strong example of a near date in any year. I thought the 1936 Near Date I obtained was a nice example though, so I posted the image.

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