Posted 03/05/2011 05:27 am
You SHOULD NOT disturb the patination of this coin in any way.
Having noted that, I am personally not over keen on the general appearance. It has the dull cast about it as if it were made of lead. That is my feeling, and I have a a crown of the same date in nearly EF, with the same general appearance.
At least I can rest happy that the value is not much detrimentally affected by the heavy patination. Perhaps the poorer 'eye appeal' to some people may make them less enthusiastic about it.
Having noted that, I am personally not over keen on the general appearance. It has the dull cast about it as if it were made of lead. That is my feeling, and I have a a crown of the same date in nearly EF, with the same general appearance.
At least I can rest happy that the value is not much detrimentally affected by the heavy patination. Perhaps the poorer 'eye appeal' to some people may make them less enthusiastic about it.
