Your opinion is welcome -- choosing an 1869 Rupia Goa

mercurydimeguy

If you were to choose an option, would you choose a higher graded coin that is not well struck (the first one below is AU58, but many up to MS62 are struck off center and/or missing details as they were hammered coinage), or a lower graded original crusty coin that's XF40 but has more centered strike and detail.

I'm leaning towards the crusty one... Let me know your thoughts

harasha

The lower coin is much more attractive and appears better detailed.

mercurydimeguy

Agreed! I pulled the trigger

brg5658

Of the two pictured, I also MUCH prefer the lower "crusty" example. I think you're getting good bang for your buck on the detail front with that.

Best, Brandon

lordmarcovan

You definitely chose the right one. That was a no-brainer in this case.