Cleaned/Wiped

[ozjohn]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1916-King-George-V-Great-Britain-Silver-Halfcrown-Half-1-2-Crown-PCGS-MS64-/362050010579?hash=item544bdcbdd3:g:qLcAAOSwfsFZd2ty

This coin lacks eye appeal and looks like it's been cleaned at some time yet still manages to achieve a PCGS MS 64  grading. 

[Rob]

That looks unattractive. It was probably dipped at some time and not washed properly. TPGs don't seem to mind dipped coins for some reason. Cleaning is a variable exercise.

[VickySilver]

Several others he has for sale have similar toning. Surprise, surprise...Wonder if he was the submitter (JB)?

[azda]

Mr Blyth tends to overcook his images as he thinks everyone will bid on toned coins, all of his images are the same. Attached is the coin on the PCGS site

[VickySilver]

Nice add on that Dave. Looks a bit more palatable, though wonder if Taco Bell napkins were utilised?

[azda]

1 hour ago, VickySilver said:

Nice add on that Dave. Looks a bit more palatable, though wonder if Taco Bell napkins were utilised?

Not sure why he feels the need to over saturate every coin he lists, it makes them look more like a cartoon type picture

[Guest Metalslug]

Just stumbled upon this by chance, I was the one who actually won this coin.

I have to say it does actually look much nicer in person than what is shown in the photo.

Even the PCGS photo is not great.

 

[Sword]

50 minutes ago, Guest Metalslug said:

Just stumbled upon this by chance, I was the one who actually won this coin.

I have to say it does actually look much nicer in person than what is shown in the photo.

Even the PCGS photo is not great.

 

Glad to hear it. It is always a nice surprise when the coin you get looks better than the seller's photos.