I keep looking at this and cant see how its possibly been squashed ,everything seems spot on .
The rim / teeth and detail surely would not be as clear.
The reverse being double struck also makes me think
Give Neil a ring by all means as he is an honest guy although there are numerous others ,maybe visit a show.
The idea of making profits though i think should be forgotten about as there is know gaurantee at all .
Without hopefully boring you
I phoned a dealer up and explained i wanted to buy a few coins to put away for my grandaughter.
I had spent a few months reading and decided i was going to buy some pennies to put away for 18/21 years.
Explaining my requirements and asking for help i then bought a few .
I was told they were nice and high grades and had know reason to doubt him and spent £1,000.00 Approx.
Before going any further and having nobody else to check them decided to send them to cgs to be graded really for my own peace of mind.
The six coins came back rejected and two in much lower grades
When i phoned the dealer i just got excuses (they dont have a clue e.t.c.) i told him two were cleaned and was told i must of done it.
Taught me to learn a lot more and not to trust this seller again...........i wont and have spent thousands over the last three years a customer he lost.
Neil paisley at Colin Cooke has looked after me well ever since so i am happy to keep buying from him and a couple of others.
I dont want the coins for nothing (although would be nice) just at a fair price and as described
Be lucky and take your time.
Pete.
Find a couple of dealers you trust and who are happy to spend time helping you is .......... good advice as already mentioned.
Just as there is one dealer i would never buy anything from again ,an experience i learned a lot from
Someone just pointed out the PDF number may not match the coin.
A mate scanned them and the photos were numbered on the back and the coin flips.
Will mean you will have to look at them properly ,but easy to determin the variety.
Pete
Not a problem.
Matt,Richard,David,Jon,Nons,John.
If anyone wants to put any of the pictures on the forum its not a problem and not a big deal.
Always happy to help collectors.
Pete.
I bought Lot 2520 in the last LCA.
Study group done by the seller.
I have now scanned the pages and if anyone is interested please PM your email address.
Although will be keeping the coins
Pete.