The colour of the buns is toning and different metal mix IMO i have sold a few really high grade but black.
The latter dates including 1932 not any real explanation and the 1932 IAN B has maybe he can put a picture up as i havent got it anymore and did not take a picture
Dave they would not retone it without looking different it would be similar to putting in a purple dip
I have had numerous dates 1932/37/48 that are different in colour (Purple) i have sold, some described afterwards by dealers as mint toned.
Pete.
I have been told they were treated after striking but not sure.
Also that as there were none struck for 1933 they did not want people hoarding a relatively low mintage that the royal mint thought had happened in 1932.
Apparently this was printed in a book but i cant find it
Thats a good start would just use a gentle pick with some vaseline in a tiny amount now on the green bits
Even a gentle bit of persuasion with vaseline and a lint free cloth and then a quick dip in distilled water and a tiny amount of extra virgin olive oil.
Hat off
Its just daft ,although finding a really worn 1967 Penny is probably really hard
As far as your coins Jon they are spot on so not for you to slab and sell them as RANG
Yes and thats what i meant by should of read the description
The picture of the slab didnt mention 2 MM.
I assume as you have not posted before the coin was yours and i apologise.
This seller is starting to get on my nerves again with the prices .
He has a standard 1895 that is worth £100 maximum currently at £320 with twenty three bids .
Good luck to him but cant understand people bidding so high on a MS 64 common coin.
A few i have had a while and decided to get graded and put away for Freya as dont think i will find any much better that are problem free.
BP1872Ab
1908 F164A
1909 Dot
Pete.