Coin condition

[Goldbuyer]

Hi all,

Noob question incoming.

I’ve just bought my first coin from Atkinson’s (2021 1/4 Brit). On the Britannia side it is in perfect condition, on the queens face it has an obvious but slight scratch on her cheek.

1) Does this often happen and should I not worry about it? Or is this something I should contact them about.

2) As a result if I ever list this, can this still be considered BU or should it be called Bullion grade?

Thanks

[Paul]

Welcome to forum - as it is a common issue piece what youve bought. it will only ever be with 'bullion' (ie the gold content of it) it is not a mega rare piece. 

Aside from a sovereign it is the second most recognised UK bullion coin, the Britannia 

Don't fret it, you've 1/4 oz of gold there, when it come to selling and cashing in a bullion dealer will give you the same for the gold content scratch or no scratch.  A few % point under spot is what you'll get every day of the week for it

If you are selling privately it gives the buyer some wiggle room to negotiate price, price it right a collector will buy it with scratch if the price is right

Atkinson are a great firm, if your heart is set on a perfect one im sure they would accommodate you requests and hand pick one for you 

But what you have bought will have been part of a tube where the coins will rattle and rolls over each other in transit, this could happen from any dealer or even buying directly from the Royal Mint itself 

happy stacking  

 

[Goldbuyer]

Ah thank you! Good to know. 

[Coolsmp]

This is a question which comes up a lot. People buy a coin new thinking it will be perfect. Coins which are not proofs often comes with imperfections usually on the cheek of the queen were it is a raised area and rubs on the next coin. These are classed as bullion. Saying that we all aim for the less imperfections as possible. A dealer is probably unlikely to offer a refund as they say its bullion.