1927 sixpences poll: (1) or (2)? (#2 obverse reimaged)

wybrit · December 25, 2004 8:53PM

And why?

Both are proofs. (1) is an oddment, blast white and uncleaned while (2) is nicely toned and from a matched set.

(1)

(2)

PuddlePirate · December 25, 2004 9:16PM

They are both stunning, I'd be happy to have either

spinaker2000 · December 25, 2004 10:24PM

I agree with PP, I would go with the one that matches the rest of the coins in the set.

Sylvestius · December 25, 2004 10:36PM

They're both gorgeous, but the second one is tarnishing.

harasha · December 25, 2004 10:40PM

I actually liked #2 better, but for that marking above the eye. I think the toning gives the coin more character, and brings out details.

wybrit · December 25, 2004 10:43PM

I actually liked #2 better, but for that marking above the eye.

Y'know, I just looked at #2 in hand again. There is no marking above the eye. I don't even see any dust on it. I'll have to reimage it.

Sylvestius · December 25, 2004 10:59PM

<< <i>I actually liked #2 better, but for that marking above the eye. I think the toning gives the coin more character, and brings out details. >>

I see the tone as distracting from the details.

coinkat · December 25, 2004 11:39PM

number 2

AuldFartte · December 26, 2004 12:10AM

#2 for me, too. I've developed a "thing" for toned British proofs lately

wybrit · December 26, 2004 12:23AM

#2 obverse reimaged. Note that the "marking above the eye" referred to by harasha was an artifact of the previous image and not on the coin.

CoinAddict · December 26, 2004 12:26AM

They are both gorgeous coins, Tom. I had to vote for #2 thought because I reallly like the look that the toning is giving the coin.

coinrookie · December 26, 2004 12:40AM

I always like a nice toner. I do not know what it is, but I think that British designs just flat out are more attractive with some nice color. There are very few British coins that actually look really nice in blast white. IMHO.

Steve

ajaan · December 26, 2004 12:59AM

#2 The toning makes the coin IMO.

MacCrimmon · December 26, 2004 2:09AM

#2 - which one has the deepest, most hairline-free mirrors?

MSD61 · December 26, 2004 2:13AM

I really like number 2

agraded · December 26, 2004 3:40AM

Although I have a strong preference for toned coins I might go with the White coin this time. It may be nothing more than a toning spot but the second coin appears to have the slightest rub or "cabinet friction" at the high spot on George's cheekbone. So based solely on the image I would probably go with #1.

Bob