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Finally managed to get a decent grade 1856 OT. Obviously not the absolute apex, but orders of magnitude better than the one I've got. I'd say toned EF/NEF. No issues. This is lot 401 from the recent Baldwin's auction. Was chased all the way for it as well. Baldwins refer to "intermittent lustre", but I can't see any lustre at all.
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Agree completely. With the funds at their disposal, a decent camera setup, or failing that, a coin microscope, would make it look more appealing, instead of looking like it's been scanned on the photocopier.2 points
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Right, I'll update my descriptions.1 point
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I also bought a coin in this auction - an 1859 small date with what Ian Fall calls a "narrow" 9. It's taller with a larger and oval loop. I've been looking for one of these for a while so I think they must be scarce. Ian's comparison:
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