The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

There is evidence of skillfully executed restoration to historic damage in the left third, barely visible to the naked eye. A few instances of fritting at the rim with a few tiny associated pinpoint losses in places. A few unobtrusive, short, soft scuffs and light handling marks in places. The reverse with two footmarks from the time of firing and a soundly attached presentation hook from the time of execution.