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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eduard, post: 2533474, member: 8959&quot;]Thank you all for your replies and comments.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dave, many thanks for your extensive comments (and for the links you provided), and I will say that I agree with your conclusions.</p><p><br /></p><p>The area of planchet disturbance in front of the bust, (together with the corresponding area on the reverse) do not appear corroded, pitted or otherwise environmentally affected. It is an area of planchet roughness which i.m.o was there prior to striking.</p><p>The fine network of die breaks on the reverse are quite evident. The strike is good, but there are areas of weakness specifically the lower curls and within the wreath, as seen. The surfaces are otherwise smooth and even. The toning is original brown and olive, and much better than shown in my crappy photos. Taking all into account my grade is also VF25, in line with your and other opinions.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Holmes coin shown in the link is CC #1, together with an example in the ANS collection. I have searched for pictures of that coin but have not been able to find it.</p><p>The existence of a further similar example is safe to assume, so that would put my coin at CC #4, as you mention. I would be really happy with that.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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