Poll: (a) or (b)?

wybrit · October 17, 2004 7:57PM

I don't know why I'm struggling with these two 1923 florins, but I am. Each has its pros and cons.

Please weigh in with your opinions. Thanks!

(a):

(b):

I selected "the same" so I can view results.

laurentyvan · October 17, 2004 10:07PM

That mottled dark toning on the 2nd coin does not do it to me-does the background toning on the 2nd one make it look nicer in hand despite the dark splotches?

trozau · October 17, 2004 10:11PM

coin (b) looks like it has corrosion and pitting started.

Aethelred · October 17, 2004 10:39PM

This was a hard choice for me as well, but based on what I see I think I lean slightly towards A.

Steve27 · October 17, 2004 10:58PM

"B" appears to have a stonger strike, but the black crud forces me to choose "A."

AuldFartte · October 17, 2004 11:04PM

Keep "A" or dip "B" ...

tbirde56 · October 17, 2004 11:46PM

I like the antique toning of the second one but technically the first one would be the 'cleaner' coin to keep. Tough choice! They're both exceptional.

sumnom · October 18, 2004 1:20AM

i was not pleased with the crud of exhibit b and so voted for a.

boz · October 18, 2004 2:31AM

A

Bruce · October 18, 2004 5:22AM

While toning does not either excite me or turn me off, that just isn't toning on B. seems like some crud or corrosion or whatever. I find A more eye appealing to me.

Sylvestius · October 18, 2004 5:26AM

The whiter the better so A gets it hands down.

coinkat · October 18, 2004 9:15AM

keep them both.

0john0 · October 18, 2004 10:43AM

From the scans, what is the debate? Keep (a).

-j

GDJMSP · October 18, 2004 12:24PM

Even from someone like me who does not know 10% of what you know of UK coinage - I still know coins. A - no question.

1960NYGiants · October 18, 2004 12:50PM

Looks like more detail (better strike) on b. Just abit dirty?

Gene

CIVITAS · October 18, 2004 12:58PM

B looks like it might have a bit of wear on George's cheekbone, so I said 'A'.

shirohniichan · October 18, 2004 11:53PM

I like the stronger strike on "B". I figure you can always use MS70 to get rid of the grime.

syraq · October 19, 2004 3:50AM

<< <i>Keep "A" or dip "B" ...

>>

Keep "A" and dip "B" ...

For once, I agree with Sylvestius. The toning on B is not nice.

Conder101 · October 19, 2004 3:52AM

(A) has no "personality".

coinrookie · October 19, 2004 5:17AM

The toning on B is not very attractive IMHO, also appears to have a noticeable rim ding. Keep A and put it in an album. It may take awhile, but if you hold on to it for some time, it will develop some character.

Askari · October 19, 2004 12:59PM

<< <i>"B" appears to have a stonger strike, but the black crud forces me to choose "A." >>

spoon · October 19, 2004 2:07PM

They both have nice strikes, about equal on that count if you ask me (the lighting may make (B) stand out more). But they also both have their problems, however minimal (very minimal). (A) looks to have some marks on it, especially the ear. (B) has the cruddy aging effect and what looks to be a minor rim ding at 1030-obverse, maybe another at 0230.

Tough call. I can't be sure the spotting on (B) would come out with approved methods so I'd pick (A).. but I hit The same already, just to see what was going on

Poll: (a) or (b)?

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