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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Meat man, post: 26733231, member: 135271&quot;]Being a generalist collector, there may be any number of reasons why I&#039;m drawn to a given coin. Sometimes, I go for it simply because it is a rare type. Many times, the reason I buy it is because the coin tells an interesting story or is particularly rich in historical significance. But sometimes, I buy a coin simply because it is beautiful.</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin falls into the last category. It isn&#039;t rare, and it doesn&#039;t really have any special historical significance, but with that spectacular rim toning, and the near mirror-like reflective surfaces, it&#039;s such a lovely coin! And like my <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/when-photos-cant-do-it-justice-exquisitely-toned-silver-franc-of-napoleon-bonaparte.420430/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/when-photos-cant-do-it-justice-exquisitely-toned-silver-franc-of-napoleon-bonaparte.420430/">Napoleon 1808 franc</a>, photos can scarcely do it justice - you&#039;ll have to see the video below.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center"><i>[ATTACH=full]1706956[/ATTACH] </i></p> <p style="text-align: center"><i>UNITED KINGDOM</i></p> <p style="text-align: center"><i>Time of Victoria, 1837-1901</i></p> <p style="text-align: center"><i>AR Shilling (23.5mm, 5.66g, 6h)</i></p> <p style="text-align: center"><i>Dated 1875. Royal mint, London, UK</i></p> <p style="text-align: center"><i>Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR:REG:F: D:, “Young Head” portrait of Queen Victoria left</i></p> <p style="text-align: center"><i>Reverse: ONE SHILLING in two lines within wreath; crown above, date below</i></p> <p style="text-align: center"><i>References: Numista 7248</i></p> <p style="text-align: center"><i>Mintage: 4,353,900</i></p> <p style="text-align: center"><i>A choice specimen, with brilliant proof-like surfaces and lovely peripheral rainbow toning. From the Alexander Christopher Collection.</i></p><p><br /></p><p>And here is a video of the coin in hand:</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center">[MEDIA=youtube]tY4EJXIVMU0[/MEDIA]</p><p><br /></p><p><i>I hope you enjoy it! Feel free to post your own coins you bought just for looks, or anything else relevant! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></i>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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