British coin grades are standard:
UNC and BU
EF
VF
F
Fair or VG
What varies is people's interpretations of grades. EF and VF aren’t as strict as they were 30 years ago (except as listed by Spink). F is more consistent though I've seen even reputable dealers use it for coins no better than Fair.
That may well be true. However, it's a fact that the changeover to bronze was delayed by the many difficulties the Mint encountered, so the 1860 output WAS rushed and may account for many of the strange features to be seen.
Hugh Grant was discovered getting a bl0w j0b in an LA taxi. He pleaded guilty to indecent behaviour in a public place, and asked for soixante-huit other offences to be taken into consideration.
Is that the same coin Mike is saying is only GF? Don't see that myself.
I am days behind with emails! As Xmas looms the backlog will just get worse! (200 mails, anyone? Bit of a disincentive).