1825 British Shilling Grade Question

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oleg212 Valued Member Canada 66 Posts	Posted 05/08/2017 11:31 am I have a 1825 British Shilling, but I dont know how to tell what grade it is. Any help with the coin is appreciated! * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17965 Posts	Posted 05/08/2017 3:14 pm Hi oleg and I would have said a British VF, with great hairlines and little wear, but the shine on the portrait and lion worries me: it looks as if it has been cleaned, and the 'dirt' around the lettering perhaps may represent the original toning. But my main concern is the edge milling: it looks very faint, as if it has been planed off so as to fit the coin in a bezel or jewellery mount. My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
oleg212 Valued Member Canada 66 Posts	Posted 05/08/2017 5:21 pm heh. thanks, NumisRob. and is it possible the the milling around the edge is just from age and use? Report this Post to the Staff
NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17965 Posts	Posted 05/08/2017 6:01 pm Quote: is it possible the the milling around the edge is just from age and use? Very unlikely. The milling is usually still pretty clear on coins in VG to F condition and should still be nice and sharp on one with as little circulation as this. My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/08/2017 6:52 pm Perhaps even EF sharpness, but agree likely cleaned at one point. Report this Post to the Staff
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