Rare find

[didou]

1954 NSF graded EF-40 by C.C.C.S.

http://img607.imageshack.us/i/1954nsf.jpg/

I believe it's the only one ever found in circulation as it's not in the book i own in grade lower than PL-60, it's a variety that was found in proof-like set only.
I found it in a CWR a few month ago

[henrysmedford]

So what is yours worth one from a proof set go for C$2000 see https://www.jandm.com/script/getitem.asp?CID=3&PID=81 Also here is what is a "no shoulder strap" AKA no shoulder fold is for most of us in the US are not up to speed on Canadian cents The initial obverse for the 1953 issue had a laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth that had a high relief with the result that the two line representing a fold in the Queen's gown not being able to strike up well on the coin. This variety had been termed "no shoulder strap". Later in 1953, the relief of the model was lowered and the shoulder and hair design was strengthened. This variety is called the "shoulder strap".
I like the look of yours.

[henrysmedford]

Also I found this--Click on photo for full size.

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[didou]

As i said as far as i know it's the only one ever found in circulation, that coin isn't in population report nor in numismatic book in that grade. There is no price guide for it or history of coins like that ever been sold on ebay to compare too. It sure does has value, but no one i shared my discovery with seem to know how much it may be. Now that i have get it graded it will probably appear in price guide next year, but until that i have no clue. I've been suggested to ask for professional auctioneer house opinion about it's value, that's something i intend to do in the following week.

I was just excited to share my amazing hand sorting find now that it has been confirmed by a grading company I found it in Nov 2010

[didou]

Now i know what it's worth :
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... K:MESOX:IT
Just sold it for CAD$700.00

[Thogey]

Very nice!

A fortune in pocket change! Congratulations.

[henrysmedford]

Great job.

[frugalcanuck]

congrats

[AGCoinHunter]

Wow, nice. Great find.

[TheJonasCollegeFund]

How rare are the "no shoulder fold"? I have a 1953 in circulated condition. Just wondering.

[henrysmedford]

How rare are the "no shoulder fold"? I have a 1953 in circulated condition. Just wondering.

Not a lot
The initial obverse for the 1953 issue had a laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth that had a high relief with the result that the two line representing a fold in the Queen's gown not being able to strike up well on the coin. This variety had been termed "no shoulder strap". Later in 1953, the relief of the model was lowered and the shoulder and hair design was strengthened. This variety is called the "shoulder strap".