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A bit of Borneo en route... (COIN ARRIVED)

coinpicturescoinpictures Posts: 5,345 ✭✭✭
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NEN has a number of British North Borneo pieces at the moment. I opted for one of the less pricey pieces:

1891-H 1c, NGC MS65 BN. I like the blue/purple overtones. I only hope that the scratch at 3:30 pm on the obverse is on the holder...

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  • ClankeyeClankeye Posts: 3,928 ✭
    Nice looking coin. I would say that's on the holder--might even be a hair or piece of material.
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  • TwoKopeikiTwoKopeiki Posts: 9,737 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I only hope that the scratch at 3:30 pm on the obverse is on the holder... >>



    You're sure it's not at 3:30 am ? image

    It looks like a great coin and the "scratch" doesn't looks like damage. Perhaps a hair on the coin/lense/holder?

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  • coinpicturescoinpictures Posts: 5,345 ✭✭✭
    Just called 'em to make sure before the coin shipped. Yep, it must have been a hair or fibre that got in the way; not on the coin.

    Chris remarked that he bought one from this group for himself and it was a tossup between the one he took and this one (now I'm wondering what the other one looked like image)

    I like the aesthetics of this piece even better than most of the other Borneo pieces have listed, including the specimens. This one appears to have very nice surfaces with lovely blue overtones.
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  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    One of my favorite all-time designs on the obverse; this is an outstanding example!!!!!

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  • TwoKopeikiTwoKopeiki Posts: 9,737 ✭✭✭✭✭
    NEN has some great coins. I have my eyes set on their Brittish "1797 $1 C/S on Mexico 1788 Mo Fm 8R.", but it will be a while until I can spending almost 1,000 on a single coin.

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  • coinpicturescoinpictures Posts: 5,345 ✭✭✭
    Tell me about it... although my sights are set even higher. image

    I'd love to own the one below, but $1,750 is even considerably above Spink.

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  • MacCrimmonMacCrimmon Posts: 7,058 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I'd love to own the one below, but $1,750 is even considerably above Spink. >>



    The 2006 Spink lists this proof at 800 quid, which is about $1520 presently.


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  • coinpicturescoinpictures Posts: 5,345 ✭✭✭
    Well the Borneo piece is here and it's a beaut! Neither NEN's nor my pics do it justice. I clearly think it's nicer than those remaning in NEN's inventory.

    Very even and lustrous. More of a dark bluish chocolate as in my pics; NEN's pics are too bright.

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  • FilamCoinsFilamCoins Posts: 1,899 ✭✭✭

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    I like the design, color and condition. Very nice! image

  • theboz11theboz11 Posts: 6,576 ✭✭✭
    Love the color in your shot , Great looking pieceimage
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