The 1930 Penny ... a coin to enjoy.
Three coins are detailed in this presentation, numbered one to three with the mood shots contained in the banner above and technical shots shown below.
The three coins in the banner are noted as coin 1 (top left) and coin 2 (top right). The bottom row contains coin 3.
Don't discount the value of the mood shots. They reflect how each coin appears in your hand which I believe is the starting point for acquiring a 1930 Penny. You have to like what you see!
The technical shots show the detail as seen under an eye glass. And it is important to note that all 1930 Pennies will show signs of circulation, but the imperfections should not overwhelm the aesthetics and be jarring to the eye.
Basic Quality Guidelines. The 1930 Penny was struck with a design featuring a central diamond and eight pearls in the crown, design high points that are the first to be subject to wear. Other elements are considered when assessing a 1930 Penny, the oval to the left of the diamond, the inner beading and the upper and lower scrolls. We also consider the edges. The fewer bumps the better!
Grading Levels
About Fine to Fine (AF to F). The average 1930 Penny is found in a quality level of About Fine to Fine. At this level, there is no evidence of the central diamond and only five or six pearls, some of which may be slightly flattened.
Good Fine (GF). A step up in quality, the coin will have just one side of the central diamond showing and six pearls.
About Very Fine (AVF). Moving up the quality scale, the coin will have two sides of the central diamond showing and six clear pearls.
Nearly Very Fine (NVF). The central diamond will show three sides of the central diamond ... almost but not quite four. And six plump pearls.
Very Fine (VF). The ultimate quality which has a full central diamond and six plump pearls.
1930 Penny number 1 - price $25,000
Reverse - Very Fine
This coin, to the naked eye, offers a ten out of ten for aesthetics. Nice even toning, strong upper and lower scrolls and intact inner beading. The edges are solid. The price does not reflect on the quality. It was simply an astute purchase.
1930 Penny number 1
Obverse - About Very Fine
The obverse shows two sides of the central diamond and six pearls. The oval to the left of the central diamond is partially intact. There is a complete lower band on the crown.
1930 Penny number 2 - price $35,000
Reverse - Very Fine
This coin has an elegance and refinement that makes it very impressive. Nice even toning, strong upper and lower scrolls and inner beading. And solid edges. This coin is sold with paperwork from the Royal Australian Mint Canberra issued in 1978 and invoice dated 1991.
1930 Penny number 2
Obverse - About Very Fine
The obverse shows two sides of the central diamond and six pearls. The oval to the left of the central diamond is partially intact. There is a complete lower band on the crown.
1930 Penny number 3 - $30,000
Reverse - Very Fine
This 1930 Penny is impressive. It is an elegant coin with strong upper and lower scrolls, brilliant inner beading and a strong '1930' date.
1930 Penny number 3
Obverse - About Very Fine
The obverse shows two sides (and the start of the third) of the central diamond and six pearls. The oval to the left of the central diamond is virtually intact and there is a complete lower band on the crown.
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