Which Brazil 10R (1869) to keep?

mercurydimeguy

FirstWorldProblem

I own both the Pop 2 MS65RB coins (None finer). One is a super old (no barcode) PCGS holder, one is freshly graded (the True View). I sent both to WINGS and they got Gold stickers (although in hand it's obvious that they are both really nice for the grade).

The older holder one has less red and is darker, the new one has lots of red and is lighter but has some spots. I would like to keep one for my 1869 set, and think I've decided on which one...but wanted to get your thoughts?

MrBreeze

Bottom one. I like the consistent color and it looks like it has some die cracks and maybe even a little clashing below the shield. Plus, the spots would drive me crazy.

TwoKopeiki

I like the second one, as well.

marcmoish

Personally I like the older one better...which is the 2nd one right?

Why you even sent the two of them to wings is beyond me...

mercurydimeguy

@marcmoish said:
Personally I like the older one better...which is the 2nd one right?

Why you even sent the two of them to wings is beyond me...

It's all good, I was sending in a bunch of stuff so I just included these...

Stork

Tough problem to have! If you are dead set against keeping both, I would personally choose the bottom one. Less red, but less spots wins IMO.

asheland

Not being funny, I'd keep both. Both are nice!

bronzemat

Bottom, spots bother me on the top one.

Jackthecat1

I agree that the bottom coin looks nicer.

1960NYGiants

Smart alec alert!

I would keep the obv of the top coin and the rev of the bottom one.

mercurydimeguy

It's not an expensive coin (per se), so I'll hang on to both for a while, but will list the bottom one (my favorite as well) in my 1869 Set of Everything...

Thanks for your feedback

Boosibri

I think you made a good choice