I got to play with a 33 Saint at ANA!
messydesk
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OK, so it's "only" a $10 Indian, and it's "only" a 65+, and it's "only" the Morse specimen. Congratulations on the landmark sale, @segoja !
John
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What do you mean by 'got to play?' Did you acquire it? I want to play too
What a beauty!
I disagree with the grade but that is one cool Eagle!
I got to photograph it yesterday. It's a few zeroes out of my league.
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Well.... it's a winning photograph
Very majestic!
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Wow, impressive !!!
That is very cool, and congrats for the opportunity!
Can someone knowledgeable in this series educate me: Would this be considered a solid 65?
CACed?
Yes.
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Very nice and great pictures. Definitely a thrill to hold such a piece. Cheers, RickO
Ya, that's sweet.
Latin American Collection
It is for the date.
I bought and sold this coin at the show. It's an incredible coin. John takes great pictures, but no one can capture the dripping luster of this piece. John Albanese thinks its one of the finest known 1933 $10's. I've only seen (in hand) 6 or 7 of them, and it certainly is top tier. It has a legitimate chance to make it into a 66 holder.
When the coin sold in 2005, Heritage described it as such "One Of The Finest Known 1933 Eagles" Further in the description: "The 1933 ten dollar Gem offered here from the Phillip Morse Collection exhibits frosty surfaces with dazzling luster and a melange of peach-gold and light green patina that yields an occasional glimpse of light pink. The design elements are sharply impressed, with the Indian's hair and headdress feathers and eagle's feathers displaying sharp definition in most areas."
I feel honored to have a customer that allows me to purchase this type of high end material, and this coin certainly is the highlight of my 33 years buying and selling coins.
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Finest Toned Ike I've Ever Seen, been looking since 1986
No. The posted "grade" has been skewed upward, possibly in the mistaken belief that because the coin is rare it is somehow in better condition than a common date. The scruffy cheek and deep reverse gouge merit nothing higher than MS-64.
what a beautiful coin!
I nominate this coin for next year's calender
This is false advertising to some degree...
I feel short changed and think you owe me the $10 difference for even bothering opening this thread
Way to go James,,,,,, that is a heck of a coin!
No need. It's already secured a spot.
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Well, I shot this one several years ago at the Chicago ANA. Are we even?
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That's a terrific $10 Indian!
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Nice pic of the Eagle. If the date was 1932, no way would it grade 65+.
rogerB How many of this date have you seen in hand???? This is one of the finest known 1933's, and to knock it without ever having seen the coin is just not proper. All the auction records (descriptions) support my view. Please support your opinion with some facts, other than your grading skills.
The coin has a legitimate shot at 66, irregardless of the date. The luster is out of this world. Yes a few marks, but I'm not claiming the coin is a 68, and I have sold MS68's in this series....CAC to boot.
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Amazing coin
The fact that old gold rarely tones anyway makes this toned coin extra special. I'm not in love with it but it does add interest. Very nice coin and ya had us going messyjohn..
The most important thing I ever learned about grading coins, not all coins start out at a 70, most don't, for reasons from low luster, planchet defects, poor striking, etc. This coin DOES appears to have, with crazy luster and pop, and the "only" demerits are the contact marks. It's gold... its soft... it happens. Looks like the grade is appropriate to me given this.
(There's my one post for Q3 2018... back to studying.)