1687 Crown on eBay

[Paulus]

Who in their wildest dreams would grade this as EF (CGS 60) and give it a valuation of £3000? Unless I am missing something??

[Rob]

The picture isn't good enough to pass judgment, but the weak hair and the soft spot on the French crown are at the same position. That suggests a thin flan at that point. The rest looks half decent from what I can make out.

[coinkat]

This is a very weakly struck example. In terms of actual wear from circulation, it might very well be worthy of a US grade at EF40 or even 45 after an in hand review to look at the fields and surfaces for signs of remaining lustre. But even if 40 or 45 is reasonable as a grade, the valuation would not be close to £3000 under any circumstances.

[Paulus]

6 minutes ago, Rob said:

The picture isn't good enough to pass judgment, but the weak hair and the soft spot on the French crown are at the same position. That suggests a thin flan at that point. The rest looks half decent from what I can make out.

Thin flan aside, I guess on eye appeal grounds alone I am massively turned off. Lots of gaps in James II for me, and I am sure I am not alone!