Question Isle of Man KM#2 #3 #5 [solved]

Hi,

I’m not sure if this is the right place for this question or if it should be on the free discussion. If necessary, just move the topic to there.

I see on the catalogue for IoM that for two similar cases the coins were listed differently.

For KM#2 there is just one page and it is listed as “Copper or Brass” on the same page:

N#43115

While for KM#3 and KM#5 it was created two pages each. One for Copper and one for Bronze.

N#15308

N#107808

N#17885
N#24249
 

Any reason why there is this difference? Or something needs changing?

And another question, if the best way is to have the different pages for cooper and bronze, is there some kind of test to define which one I have? Or best way is by the colour of the coin?

Thanks.

Best regards,

Lucas Lorenzi.

According to Krause KM#2 is Copper, KM#2a is Brass, different metals should be different listings.

inc7007

According to Krause KM#2 is Copper, KM#2a is Brass, different metals should be different listings.

Agree, split by KM number/composition.  Maybe add KM#2b Silver also.  As far as which is which, SCWC states the Copper one is Proof only while the brass one circulated.  I assume (maybe rightly, maybe wrongly) that the 90,000 mintage is for both (or all 3).

Referee was notified. :)

My gut instinct is to create a second page so that a page exists for the copper, the bronze, and for the silver.  Southall confirms these types exist.  Southall's book also confirms that these are not milled coins either.  They are cast strangely enough.  I will change the listings to reflect that the coins in this thread are no longer recorded as milled.

It might be a week or so though, unless someone would like the credit for the edit themselves.  I will more than happily approve the edits, or will make them myself in about a week.

Little bump here. :)

Thanks for the reminder.

I am on the road to Colorado, when I arrive at my hotel, I will handle this update. Sorry for the delay…

Apologize for the delay.  The page for brass was set up, and the original copper page was altered to remove the brass designation in the date comment line.    

I love the duplicate option.