A/B two 1969 Biafra pounds: which would you sell?

LochNESS

Hey folks! Hope you had a great week. I'm happy because my grades published!

Making their way home are two Biafra pounds, which both graded MS64. Definitely selling one, but having a semi-tough time choosing. One of them has spots, but that same one has a better proof-like shine. The other has no spots, but more of a business appearance.

1969 Biafra pound, silver, PCGS MS64 - #1


1969 Biafra pound, silver, PCGS MS64 - #2


Which would you sell / which would you keep?

candy2012mustang

I like the second one!

DorkGirl

The second one here too.

hockeyfan9

Agreed I like number 2 better!

Muygrandeoso

Yep. I would keep #2

olmanjon

Unanamous

Pokermandude

#2 for me too.

LochNESS

Unanimous indeed! Thanks everyone for voting!!!

theboz11

This is now a NEWP. Definite upgrade to my set.Thank You

wybrit

I'm with the others. #2 is the keeper IMO.

bronzemat

Gotta go with #2 also. The spots bother me on 1.

LochNESS

The spots are undeniably there, however, the strike and detail are MUCH stronger. They graded equal because of the spots otherwise it'd be an easy 65 maybe 66. Congrats to TheBoz11 on your newp!

theboz11

After I get an in hand view, I may crack it out and send it to the other side for conservation and resubmit. Might take care of the spot problem. This is the only mirrored field I have seen.

mkman123

biafra? never heard of it!

theboz11

A tragic struggle for survival that failed. One year coins, quite difficult to get in high grade.

BIAFRA, War with Nigeria.

LochNESS

That video is crazy. Really gives me a whole new perspective when I hold the coin in my hand. I had already known the basic history of the country, of course, but there are so many African civil wars and micronations and name-changing nations ... I guess it's just been a really long time since I watched one of those "feed the hungry children" commercials on TV ... forgot what starving African kids looked like ...