What would you grade this Shilling

Smittys

These are scans.
Nice luster, Nice Toning, High Rims.
What do you think for grade,
Thanks.

coinpictures

Well, I'm far from an expert, but I'll take a stab at it. I have trouble differentiating wear from weak strike. It looks to me like there's a hint of wear on the moustache and the high points of the hair, which would make me say AU55.

The reverse bothers me a little though with the rim ding at 9:00 and that patch (cleaning?) in the field to the left of the lion.

I'd probably just say "AU" overall (or EF on the British grading scale ).

IlikeZARcoins

I'd say EF45 or a grade higher due to the rim nicks and large marks on the obverse.

Although there isn't much wear on the coin imo it's enough for it to be a high EF.

I am no expert either but am interested in hearing other peoples opinions.

dorancoins

<< <i>Well, I'm far from an expert, but I'll take a stab at it. I have trouble differentiating wear from weak strike. It looks to me like there's a hint of wear on the moustache and the high points of the hair, which would make me say AU55.

The reverse bothers me a little though with the rim ding at 9:00 and that patch (cleaning?) in the field to the left of the lion.

I'd probably just say "AU" overall (or EF on the British grading scale ). >>



I would have to concur on that.

wybrit

Pictures are tough enough to grade from, but scans are really tough.

It looks to be Brit EF at least. The beard and hair are pretty well defined. The weakness in the moustache isn't necessarily wear, but frequently shows up that way in a picture.

Question: are there hairlines on the piece? A scan won't show them. I see a difference in the consistency of the fields in the center versus the rim.