This coin took some while to locate and must say is quite nice in hand - it took some while to find. The coin a very late die state for the reverse, but is just IMHO just that little bit better:
Those IMHO are die breaks which are also seen connecting much of the lettering esp. obverse toward 5 o'clock. Not on this coin but there is often die clash seen in center of wreath on rev. of 6d and shilling coins of Vicky.
I'm good with that, AU-ish. That's circulation wear, not a "very late die state" (his description), is what I'm saying. I'm seeing the circulation wear on the reverse. I'm wondering what he's seeing suggesting a "very late die state" on the reverse.
Actually the coin graded MS 64 and is every bit that. Late die state - what do you define as a coin showing MULTIPLE die breaks, not too mention high points not struck up - e.g. the leaf edges, acorns, and the die chip over the main laurel branch at approximately the 8 o'clock position. I will say that I have held several in hand and def. above the 62s in hand. And I emphasize the "in hand". It is not circulation wear; one of the elementary ways of discerning this is to look at not just the high points in the Queen's hair or the wreath, but their surround and also areas like the cheek, brow ridge & articulation of nose. And go ahead and look at the fields and please show wear or even any hairlines. Additionally although admittedly a little hard to see in these photographs are the very sharp edges (again seen in hand).Perhaps you may consider examining a few more of the earlier Vicky minors. I am truly wondering what you are seeing in response (not to mention your aggressive tone), and I will gladly put my knowledge and background up to any you may provide.
Doesn’t surprise me at all to learn it’s Mint State. I couldn’t tell, based on my looking at the high points of Vickie’s hair. I was hedging my bets at AU+. It’s certainly a sweet example. Not “wore out” by any stretch of the imagination.
Can I ask you something? You called this coin AU+. I called it a coin that just looks a little wore out. What's the former if not the latter? So you'll watch yourself the next time and not isolate words out of context when rushing to criticize, or that would be nice.
Well, I read what you (eddiespin) wrote and you will see a bit of insult which is all good; being a good scorpio I read it and responded with ration. Your choice to ignore or to take it as a learning opportunity. Really doesn't matter, so Peace be with You.
