Posted 03/25/2014 06:27 am
Looks quite genuine to me! No faker would attempt to present a '25 penny like this!
Is seems to be in quite nice condition otherwise, despite the fact that it has been cleaned, with some bronze disease remaining.
The corrosion and bronze disease (verdigris) suggests that like many ancient coins, this coin must have spent some time in the ground.
The bronze disease needs to be treated with some urgency, because despite the poor presentation, this coin still has some value. Certainly, if it was an ancient coin, a new owner would still very much appreciate it.
As far as the absolute grade is concerned, it seems to have eight pearls and centre diamond. EF would seem to be a fair grade.
Because of the corrosion, verdigris and poor presentation, this coin would be valued at perhaps equivalent Good to Very Good condition. It would be at about Good to VG where the value for this coin should be assessed.
Is seems to be in quite nice condition otherwise, despite the fact that it has been cleaned, with some bronze disease remaining.
The corrosion and bronze disease (verdigris) suggests that like many ancient coins, this coin must have spent some time in the ground.
The bronze disease needs to be treated with some urgency, because despite the poor presentation, this coin still has some value. Certainly, if it was an ancient coin, a new owner would still very much appreciate it.
As far as the absolute grade is concerned, it seems to have eight pearls and centre diamond. EF would seem to be a fair grade.
Because of the corrosion, verdigris and poor presentation, this coin would be valued at perhaps equivalent Good to Very Good condition. It would be at about Good to VG where the value for this coin should be assessed.
