songofthunder

On 30/08/2021 at 14:38, Alex944 said:

Yup, ordered a couple of these when they were released and very happy with the design/quality considering it's a low premium coin. Looking forward to that October release then!

Hey @Alex944
Are the eruopabullion silver coins still looking good, do they have milk spots or toning after one year?

Certainly these are holding pretty well, quality assured by Tokelau  

Thanks.

18 hours ago, SilverJacks said:

It looks like a "struck thru" mint error. It's where a piece of debris, be it solid or liquid, is on the coin during strike. I believe that's the case because I had a similar issue on a bullion coin that, mainly out of curiosity, I sent for grading which came back with a "mint error, struck thru" notation. 

As previously mentioned, it is baffling how a proof coin gets through quality control with this flaw. A bullion coin, fair enough, but proofs should be more stringently checked.

Most people would see that as an unwanted defect. Personally, I would keep it. The coin is not altered or damaged post production. It is in the condition it came when made, making it actually quite unique. I understand anyone's disappointment when seeing it as a defect, which it is. But I like them as they come. They can even add value when particularly prominent, especially if the foreign object is still on the coin, which in this case it isn't, but being centre of the Queens face still has prominence. 

If you sent for grading, you'd likely get the "mint error" notation if you paid the extra fee for it. Although that would mean 69 grade or less, since they do not grant both 70 and mint error on a coin. Once you have "mint error" on the slab, it is collectable, not to everyone's taste, but still collectable to some, including myself. I like it.

I am disappointed as well, I wanted to send it back but unfortunately there is none available in stock to change it with, so I decided to keep it. Like you, I think I am going to consider it a struck error and I may send it for grading. Thanks for taking your time @SilverJacks to explain all this, appreciated!

20 hours ago, dicker said:

A chap at the mint was likely finishing off one of his Benson and Hedges whilst enjoying a cup of PG Tips and a hobnob while reading the racing post.

A bit of fag ash or hobnob was probably swept into the press as he perused the runners and riders at the 2:15 at Chepstow.

In all seriousness, it is one to send back - quite how this passed Kwality Kontrol, is not surprising but disappointing.

Best 

Dicker

So funny the way you described it. But, I bet something similar has happened. It is disappointing it has passed the Quality Control. Unfortunately, the dealer doesn't have it in stock anymore, so I am thinking to keep it. It may not be a good decision at all .

17 hours ago, motorbikez said:

@dicker Looks like he stubbed his benson & hedges out on the Queens face @thesongofthunder that's the obverse not the reverse.

You're right, I have posted this in hurry, I meant obverse! Thanks.

Hey everyone,

I just got this newly ordered coin and noticed a defect on the obverse. I don't have experience with technical details and would love to ask someone here about the shiny mirror-like spot.
Let me know if you think it would impact the coin value.

You can view the coin in the below video:

@dom555, congrats 🏆

Congrats @SilverSeekerNewbie 🏆