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Counter number

968033


Type 3 Variation 1 R1
  Order of Glory 3rd class

While most Orders of Glory show signs of heavy wear this one is in mint condition, not very common. What is very strange is its patina that is very regular and dark, not a trace of shiny silver. It comes with a document and was apparently in a box for decades, never worn or exposed to the elements (no. 736130). Made of silver with red enamel and in this type has the clock showing 9.00 also but the number on the reverse is engraved with a rotating tool (earlier types were engraved by hand). The earlier Type 2 also had 4 variations: variation 1 which showed 11.52, variation 2 had an "empty clock", variation 3 showed 9.05 and variation 4 showed 9.00. The later Type 3 Var. 2 had on the reverse two concentric rings of same thickness (nos. between 759058 and 810355).

AAbundant, readily available, often in wholesale quantities.
CCommon, always available. Occasionally in quantity.
R1Usually available without a long delay. Difficult to find in quantity.
R2Scarce to rare, less seldom available.
R3Rare. Difficult to find.
R4Very rare. Demand outstrips supply, and specimens, when available are often eagerly sought.
R5Extremely rare and seldom available. Collector may have to search for a few years to locate one.
R6Of the highest rarity. Very difficult to obtain.
R7Almost never available. Most collectors will not have a chance to acquire these pieces.
R8Never been on the market. Almost impossible to obtain.
R*Not available for collections.

 

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