Here you have NGC XF 40: http://cenum.pl/images/2012/12/2880868622.jpg
and NGC XF 45: https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=l...14&lot=50593
I think mine is in obviously better condition than these 2 coins, I wonder if it can get AU.
The "scratches" on the face isn't sign of wear. European coins of this period often have it, as they were "tooled" in mint to lower their weight a bit. It isn't considered as damage, many PCGS/NGC MS graded coins have it.
Here you have examples of mint state coins with that kind of scratches:
http://wcn.pl/archive/30_0496?q=jus...c=grade&sm=a
http://wcn.pl/archive/25309?q=justo...c=grade&sm=a
and NGC XF 45: https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=l...14&lot=50593
I think mine is in obviously better condition than these 2 coins, I wonder if it can get AU.
The "scratches" on the face isn't sign of wear. European coins of this period often have it, as they were "tooled" in mint to lower their weight a bit. It isn't considered as damage, many PCGS/NGC MS graded coins have it.
Here you have examples of mint state coins with that kind of scratches:
http://wcn.pl/archive/30_0496?q=jus...c=grade&sm=a
http://wcn.pl/archive/25309?q=justo...c=grade&sm=a

























