I'm saying the Perth mints quality control is pathetic, having seen more than my fair share of both the zeus and poseidon coins. I am thankful there are dealers out there that are not afraid to send faulty stock back to the mint in order to supply their customers with a quality piece. I am in a position where I can make these claims, having seen more of these coins than probably anyone else here (and sending a handful back due to scratches and imperfections).
Have you made any enquiries with the Perth Mint how the antique finish is achieved, you might get a surprise, nothing to do with lazy employees. so do you believe Downies (quality controllers) would return a coin to the Perth Mint (and Perth Mint would accept the return) because the antique finish is to dark ?
Yes that is exactly what they have done for the Zeus and Poseiden coins hence the long wait for the coin to be sent out to customers.
