Photo 1 is better IMO, although a tad dark. Now, starting with that photo and tweaking the levels and contrast a hair gives the image below. It's a bit lighter and shows the details a bit better than #1, yet not as washed out as #2 (of course would have to see coin in hand to see actual color).
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I tend to like the more accurate photo, #1.
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<< <i>From a buyers prospective, I like #1 better, from a seller's, #2. If I was trying to sell it I'd have to use both. >>
my initial reaction exactly
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