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Offline Basileus Nikephoros Antialcidas

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A dilemma for collectors
« on: March 26, 2020, 02:38:12 pm »
Hello to everyone. So I want some opinions on a matter of taste I believe. So let's say there are two denarii of the same emperor, both in the same price, the one is in beautiful xf condition with a nice portrait but has clearly been damaged in cleaning and so it has many light hairline scratches. The other one is in vf+ maybe better condition but in no means resemble the beauty of the portrait of the other one and of course doesn't have any damage. For me I know what I would prefer but I would love to hear some opinions and points of view from other collectors. What do you people think?
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Offline David Atherton

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Re: A dilemma for collectors
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2020, 05:26:27 pm »
I'm not a condition freak, the second option please.
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Offline Bill W4

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Re: A dilemma for collectors
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2020, 05:58:24 pm »
I would take option B
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Offline cmcdon0923

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Re: A dilemma for collectors
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2020, 06:11:32 pm »
Also probably the vf specimen.  Someone once told be to avoid "but" coins......any coin for which you need to use the word "but" when describing it to someone.....such as "It's a beautiful XF+, BUT...."


P.S.  -  Unfortunately, I haven't always taken their sage advice.
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Offline Jay GT4

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Re: A dilemma for collectors
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2020, 07:56:41 pm »
I'd need to see the two side by side.  Eye appeal goes a long way in this hobby.
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