I got this otherwise nice-looking MS-64 Red penny from a very reputed dealer (you can tell which one, can't you :D). The "problem" is that while it is 90% red (and probably more than that under natural lighting), it shows some somewhat irritating "saliva-spots" on some of the maple leaves on the reverse (must be from one of you disgusting droolers :D:D:D); check out 11-, 1-, and 4-5-O'Clock positions (near the rim) as well as a light one on the "C" of Canada; these can be seen when I hold the inner flip at an angle. These show up more if the coin is viewed under artificial lighting and at an angle.
So my question to you guys is: is it a keeper, or should I return it? I mean, is this a common occurrence for bronze coins of that era? I paid a relatively high price, a little less than trends.
Yes, the holder is an old one (with no gold coloured "C.C.C.S. © 2004" hot stamp in the inside part of on the flip). Also yes, the outer seal came undone. I plan to transfer it to a CCCS hard-slab if I decide to keep it.
Thanks for your comments!
