30-12-2023, 02:07 PM
Yes grading standards have really dropped since the good old days. I blame the internet. I recently purchased a 1934 1/2crown (paid a fair amount for it as there were a couple of other high knowledge bidders after it). The thing that I first noticed about it was it had a different look to most of my other 1/2crowns. The obverse had an almost proof-like appearance. It wasn't a proof but I would have been almost fooled if I'd purchased it from a reputable dealer claiming it to be a proof. This I think shows that old coins in uncirculated or near uncirculated condition are actually quite rare, and if you do happen to get one then you will probably notice the difference. It will have that wow factor.