1903 Half Crown - comments please

[Paddy 1,540]

A friend of mine is considering buying this on Ebay. I cannot see anything obvious to say fake, though the obverse is pretty worn. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EDWARD-VII-1903-SILVER-HALFCROWN-KEY-DATE-GOOD-FINE/273336241576?hash=item3fa41c0da8:g:h5cAAOSwr69bLLwF

Can anyone else see any problems with it? Has anyone dealt with this seller before?

 

[Ukstu 436]

Looks safe to me. I've bought a few maundy pieces from them in the past with no problems.

[PWA 1967 1,840]

The seller is a Forum member and knows his coins so although i dont know anything about them would feel confident buying from him 

[1949threepence 3,366]

4 hours ago, Paddy said:

A friend of mine is considering buying this on Ebay. I cannot see anything obvious to say fake, though the obverse is pretty worn. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EDWARD-VII-1903-SILVER-HALFCROWN-KEY-DATE-GOOD-FINE/273336241576?hash=item3fa41c0da8:g:h5cAAOSwr69bLLwF

Can anyone else see any problems with it? Has anyone dealt with this seller before?

 

I'd say that was almost certainly genuine.

[VickySilver 775]

Also looks good to me, although shopping for just the right coin might net a better example for similar price. That one's been dropped a few times...

[will1976 231]

I've bought from his website and had no problems at all, was very pleased

[will1976 231]

https://www.cooperscoins.com/collections/crown/products/edward-vii-1903-silver-halfcrown-key-date-gf

same coin but £15 cheaper on his website

[Rob 2,998]

Makes sense. You should be paying more if you buy the same coin via eBay. 

[Peter 615]

Get a bit of a sweetner but personally I would want a couple of grades higher..save  until a better one comes along. I've bought and regretted as I'm sure we all have.

[Paddy 1,540]

1 hour ago, Peter said:

Get a bit of a sweetner but personally I would want a couple of grades higher..save  until a better one comes along. I've bought and regretted as I'm sure we all have.

I think my friend has come to the same conclusion and is leaving that one for someone else.

 

[1949threepence 3,366]

3 hours ago, Peter said:

Get a bit of a sweetner but personally I would want a couple of grades higher..save  until a better one comes along. I've bought and regretted as I'm sure we all have.

That's the problem with buying a slightly sub standard coin. You always want an upgrade, and when you get one, the first coin becomes a redundant spare.

Unless the coin is of exceptional rarity and unlikely to be offered again in a hurry, at any grade, don't settle for second best.