What a damn shame! That isn't the perth mint, fortunately. That is Scottsdale, I believe. I would put up a stink with them for quality control. Now we know who to stay away from. Geesh.
I believe he's talking about Perth Bullion, the AUS dealer -- not Perth Mint, the mint. Regardless, it does suck. Very sloppy. Especially for a $175 USD coin or whatever. Should have never left the mint's door.
I wonder if there's a way to "re-antique" such coins? It must be an artifact of the chemical bath so another quick dip may fix it?
Better be a pretty strong dip to fix the rim & the queen's cheek.. The spotting almost looks like milk-spotting prior to the application of the antique finish.
Ow, you are right. This coin is a disaster. The dealer should accept returns and supply a replacement. What's the bet this series will end early and not run to completion? It's around the same price as Perth Mint's Olympus series so doesn't seem good in comparison.
