Paulus Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 I have on approval what appears to be an aFDC/FDC boxed set, just wanted to post a pic on here as part of my 'due diligence' to check whether anyone can spot anything that I cannot, by way of concerns.I haven't pictured the Maundy set, but they are of similar condition and all appear to be a match.Thanks for any comments Quote
azda Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) The shilling has been harshly wiped i'd say, REV going around the lion and crown and the OBV has hairlines. Apart from that it seems evenly matched for toningSixpence has similar on the OBV by the forehead Edited June 17, 2015 by azda Quote
VickySilver Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Harsh critics we are, but I agree. I am a bit leery of the colouring about the lettering on the crown - has this been cleaned with something leaving residue? I can't seem to blow these pictures up much to help.The florin reverse appears to have like lines running from 2-8 o'clock and the obv. bust perhaps having finger grease residue.Overall, from pictures appears to be about average and not exceptional but not awful... Quote
Paulus Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 Thanks chaps, bigger pics for further confirmation: Quote
Peter Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 A great set Paul. Go for it if the price is right. Quote
Paulus Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 Part of a job lot with other proof related stuff (empty boxes, extra 1902 Maundy Penny), say around £850.Are you of the same opinion Viccy now that I have posted bigger pics? And you Dave? Quote
VickySilver Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Ah, well, yes, an average set with no major problems other than the caveats. I don't think I can say the crown absolutely not ever cleaned, but at least not objectionably so.A rough and liberal math for value might be: crown 200, half crown 125, florin 125, shilling 75, 6d 75, maundy 160 (plus 20 for the extra).Think I would want another 125 off on price, what say Dave et al? Quote
azda Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 The shilling is still a bit off for me, but if you can live with it then its your call. Crown and half are nice though, plus it all seems evenly toned Quote
shagreen Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 the brush stroke like swirling tone lines are absolutely authentic see !/- rev and 6d Obvand these should be on Both sidesthis set has a mixture of lightly cleaned and untampered surfaces - I agree with some others above that of all the coins the crown has seen the most work Quote
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