Straits Settlements 1c 1875 W On Truncation Soho Mint

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marbury518 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 552 Posts	Posted 07/23/2013 12:38 pm Just picked this up and it wasn't cheap at 90 Euros hammer. Hope the grade justifies my bullishness. Rim doesn't look great but I would think XF or AU. The W mint mark indicates James Watt and Co, Soho Foundry, Birmingham, later to be swallowed up by Heaton. Edited by marbury518 07/23/2013 3:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff

realeswatcher Pillar of the Community United States 1962 Posts	Posted 07/23/2013 4:08 pm Sharp detail, but those spots.... Report this Post to the Staff
marbury518 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 552 Posts	Posted 07/23/2013 5:56 pm Spots could be removed verdigris...would it still slab with numerical grade and if not, would an NCS submission ameliorate things? Report this Post to the Staff
realeswatcher Pillar of the Community United States 1962 Posts	Posted 07/23/2013 6:53 pm There will still be something left behind... they're too pronounced (esp. reverse). I think whether it could get into a "problem-free" holder post-conservation is very iffy. Either way, that question is something to be pondered beforehand, rather than after. Remember, copper people value nice, smooth surfaces with perfect color (near as possible)... Report this Post to the Staff
enworb Pillar of the Community Australia 4411 Posts	Posted 07/23/2013 7:40 pm Those spots look like toning left after verdigris has already been removed. I doubt they would/could even be removed without completely destroying the coin. I would leave it as is. Report this Post to the Staff
marbury518 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 552 Posts	Posted 07/23/2013 10:43 pm As these coins in high grade cost several thousand dollars according to my research I am still pretty happy with the purchase. My best shot is ANACS apparently. Report this Post to the Staff
enworb Pillar of the Community Australia 4411 Posts	Posted 07/24/2013 01:15 am Sounds like you got a great deal then. Report this Post to the Staff
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