1826 Sixpence

[Emperor Oli 0]

This has been on my watchlist for a while. I'm sure it's a strong EF, but was wondering about the odd toning on it.

This only seems to affect the obverse; indeed, the reverse has quite nice, even toning.

It was relisted about a week ago after it didn't sell, for the same starting price. I may bid on it depending on your judgements...I just wonder if the toning is suspect or just weird. Could it be the product of some ill-fated cleaning attempt? I don't know whether I see hairlines in the reverse fields.

[Chris Perkins 223]

I don't think I'd call that a strong EF, and the toning is yuk. Leave it well alone at £49 I'd say!!

[Master Jmd 50]

Tricky i'd say, it looks nice, but as you say that toning lets it down a bit...I think I will have to agree with chris on this one, but I do not have any books at hand atm, so it really depends on its value.

[Sylvester 15]

I'd leave it alone. If the tone ain't even then there's a reason why.

An American will buy that one sooner or later.

[Peter 615]

YUK

leprosy in coins.

[Emperor Oli 0]

You've made up my mind for me. Non!

[Emperor Oli 0]

Holy Moley now I'm in love!

I&L Goldberg

AND it's proof! A steal!

[Sylvester 15]

That's a much better specimen all round, well preserved, nice grade. I personally don't care much for the tone as i find it distracts from the design, but i'm a slate grey lover.

[Master Jmd 50]

And do you have that much money to spare?

It is quite lovely...the detail is fabulous

[Peter 615]

Unless the proof is absolutley perfect I don't see the point....it would always nag me(especially the £150/200 of nagging... )

Its a coin I would rather see in the flesh.

Nice though...he says as he sneeks off to make a postal bid.

[Peter 615]

MS64 proof is far from perfect...(in the US system)..fine for currency but proofs?

[Sylvester 15]

You know i think the tone will have kept it out of the higher grades anyhow.

Anything beyond MS65 is pure fabrication anyway.

If i were you i'd forget the US grade altogether and just go with UNC.

[Emperor Oli 0]

And do you have that much money to spare?

I do, but if I didn't, I'd find a way. Anyhow, I've looked and I don't think non-US peeps can bid.