I would consider this one a definite Monster... I call it the "Record Setter" which at the time of the auction it was the highest price paid for a common date Morgan Dollar... In 2005 Superior Galleries auctioned off the Battle Creek Morgan Dollars in I believe 3 separate auctions and the Late Mike DeFalco won 110 of the finest Lots all in NGC star holders... The Record Setter was placed with Lloyd Cowle sometime shortly after and then in 2008 I acquired the coin from Mike sight unseen... I was ecstatic to say the least when I saw the coin for the first time and the pics I had seen prior did not do this amazing toned Morgan any justice... Last year (2018) I successfully crossed the coin to PCGS and it upgraded a plus to MS66+... The PCGS photo dept did a wonderful job of capturing all the color and showing the luster as well and to say the least I am pleased... AB
@bolivarshagnasty said: @AuroraBorealis Wayne, I save the pics of the "Moose" from the Legend sale when you purchased. Do you still own it? May I post the pics?
Absolutely.... Yes i still own it and if you like here is the new cert #35923065 as I have had new pics done that I believe are a tad nicer(brighter) that you can use if you like...
@AuroraBorealis You have many I would consider "Monsters" but this one has always held a special place for me. Color AND 68+ surfaces. All hail "The Moose".
[Evidence states that Allosauroids, as above, where probably scaly and lacked feathers. Feathers are also a trait only Coelurosaurs have, including Tyrannosaurus Rex.]
@bolivarshagnasty said: @AuroraBorealis You have many I would consider "Monsters" but this one has always held a special place for me. Color AND 68+ surfaces. All hail "The Moose".
Legend Photos
Now that is a Moose, which is better than a monster
How about Twin Toners?... I got these a couple of years ago from a fellow forum member who's near and dear to our hearts... anyone care to take a guess?
@bolivarshagnasty said: @AuroraBorealis You have many I would consider "Monsters" but this one has always held a special place for me. Color AND 68+ surfaces. All hail "The Moose".
Legend Photos
Now that is a Moose, which is better than a monster
She is both and I agree.
Not all moose have monster color. Nor should they. -)
@pwrnapper said:
This is my first "high-end" coin (over $1,000) that I won at a Legend Regency auction years ago. I've collected plenty of higher-end Morgans since then and now my collection is exclusively filled with them, mostly proofs and Carsons, plenty of DMPLs too. The second coin is an example of some of the proofs I own and the last coin is one of my favorite DMPLs. I cherish everyone of these coins and hope my kids will someday too and not just dump them with some dealer.
@ponderit said:
How about Twin Toners?... I got these a couple of years ago from a fellow forum member who's near and dear to our hearts... anyone care to take a guess?
No need to guess.. the more surprising thing is that he actually sold those!
@ponderit said:
How about Twin Toners?... I got these a couple of years ago from a fellow forum member who's near and dear to our hearts... anyone care to take a guess?
No need to guess.. the more surprising thing is that he actually sold those!
Joe is a good friend,,, and I had to beg him a little
WOW! They are all beautiful! I have a few other toned coins but this came to mind first for some reason. It is a solid silver Mardi Gras doubloon, for the "special people" ,down here during MardiGras the people that are the kings and queens of different parades are actually treated like royalty, there is always a ball for the many parades, some larger and very extravagant, some not so much.
BACCHUS is a serious ball and parade. It is difficult to get a really good pic in the flip, the toning is even all the way around, from dark blue purple to everything else. Here is one of several that I own.
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I would consider this one a definite Monster... I call it the "Record Setter" which at the time of the auction it was the highest price paid for a common date Morgan Dollar... In 2005 Superior Galleries auctioned off the Battle Creek Morgan Dollars in I believe 3 separate auctions and the Late Mike DeFalco won 110 of the finest Lots all in NGC star holders... The Record Setter was placed with Lloyd Cowle sometime shortly after and then in 2008 I acquired the coin from Mike sight unseen... I was ecstatic to say the least when I saw the coin for the first time and the pics I had seen prior did not do this amazing toned Morgan any justice... Last year (2018) I successfully crossed the coin to PCGS and it upgraded a plus to MS66+... The PCGS photo dept did a wonderful job of capturing all the color and showing the luster as well and to say the least I am pleased... AB
@AuroraBorealis Wayne, I save the pics of the "Moose" from the Legend sale when you purchased. Do you still own it? May I post the pics?
Absolutely.... Yes i still own it and if you like here is the new cert #35923065 as I have had new pics done that I believe are a tad nicer(brighter) that you can use if you like...
@AuroraBorealis You have many I would consider "Monsters" but this one has always held a special place for me. Color AND 68+ surfaces. All hail "The Moose".
Legend Photos
RE: "He's missing his feathers."
Maybe he's a BFM = Before Feathered Monsters.
[Evidence states that Allosauroids, as above, where probably scaly and lacked feathers. Feathers are also a trait only Coelurosaurs have, including Tyrannosaurus Rex.]
That Sunnywood/Simpson 81-S Morgan hits monster in my book. What a cool coin.
Not sure if this one qualify's as a "Monster." Not too many have the color this one does:
Now that is a Moose, which is better than a monster
Rainbow Stars
Ezmoney that is a Moose also, you need a good picture of Lemon drop.
Rainbow Stars
How about Twin Toners?... I got these a couple of years ago from a fellow forum member who's near and dear to our hearts... anyone care to take a guess?
So, your saying it's a Moose Monster?
She is both and I agree.
Not all moose have monster color. Nor should they. -)
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
On Heritage now
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My Saint Set
What is the grade on the 88-O?
That Trump photo is definitely juiced. Hater!
No need to guess.. the more surprising thing is that he actually sold those!
Joe is a good friend,,, and I had to beg him a little
Not a monster, but attractive and vibrant crescent color.
Your hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need it.
WOW! They are all beautiful! I have a few other toned coins but this came to mind first for some reason. It is a solid silver Mardi Gras doubloon, for the "special people" ,down here during MardiGras the people that are the kings and queens of different parades are actually treated like royalty, there is always a ball for the many parades, some larger and very extravagant, some not so much.
BACCHUS is a serious ball and parade. It is difficult to get a really good pic in the flip, the toning is even all the way around, from dark blue purple to everything else. Here is one of several that I own.
I think this one is close, at least for me
My Washington Type B/C Set
Here are a few
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My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!