We went to see this lot last weekend, an 8 piece who describe themselves as "Gypsy Jungle Turbo Folkstep".
Thought I'd post this song - "The Coin Collector"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHyAdxHsOto
I totally agree with your last sentence. However, I can't follow the idea that a weakly struck coin, fresh out of the mint, couldn't attract the truth of its status as UNC?
Really? I know it's not my area but here's my 1916.
Graded nEF by the seller and I paid £27 .. including post from New Zealand.
My personal view is the reverse shows less wear than the London example. My lions at least have noses! No way would I rate theirs worth the money ... be interesting to see what it sells for.
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