I agree completely with the prior replies pointing out the brighter coloring and tighter registration of the lower graded card on the left. And in general, I wouldn't mind the lower technical grade and rounded corners in favor of its other stronger qualities. In this case, however, the corner and edge wear has caused disruptions in the gold border. I find those white flakes to take away significantly from the visual appeal of the card, particular to this series since the borders are gold (eg, if this was a T206, I don't think that the wear would detract nearly as much). For that reason, I find the right-sided card preferable.
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