I would buy neither and spend the money on a less expensive coin type that is problem free G4 or above.
Unlike the OP coin, I can actually see the design on yours.
In the current market it seems there is a premium placed on original toning by PCGS and CAC even if it is butt ugly like the quarter. I would be...
How about this Seated Half I came across browsing on EBay. This is the Coin Facts picture of it, so we know it had the big obverse paw print when...
I’m not an expert on the correct die diagnostics, but the surfaces really jumped out at me, especially the 2nd, 3rd and 4th examples.
I like the look of the OP coin as it is. Nice and original. The “crud” doesn’t look like active corrosion to me. Keep it in the slab and enjoy it.
I have always heard that NGC has tougher FBL standards. I don’t think that’s new.
Someone with a pair of metal shears and too much time on their hands. Mint made clips should be round, not straight.
The surfaces look pretty rough. It probably had some terminal toning that etched into the metal and was later dipped or scrubbed off.
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