Britannia 2016

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  1. SpacePete

    SpacePete Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I wish. :)
     
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    In my dreams, I'm working on a non-destructive technology which removes all traces of milk spotting.




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    It was pf70 before it started giving milk
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    The important question is: were those milk spots visible before it went in for grading? From what I understand, milk spots can 'grow' larger. Is it possible that NGC graded that coin with visible milk spots a 70? In other words, maybe NGC doesn't view milk spots as defects if the spots are very small.



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    Can someone link me to a good explanation of the spots? Is it like a pre-tarnish if that makes sense?
     
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    SilverPete, that is still a delicious looking coin, even with the tiny spots.
     
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    Agree Fat Penguin....the Royal Mint's best modern coin design that I've seen.




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    It certainly is. I got it at the original issue price back when the AUD was far stronger so while it is painful to see it spotting, at least I have one and didn't pay too much for it.

    I also have a few of the 1oz proofs but they are nowhere near as nice as the 5oz with its more pronounced relief.
     
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