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So I did see the Supernova coin up close in person today and.....

LuxorLuxor Posts: 471 ✭✭✭✭✭

........and I'll be the first one to admit it does look way better in person, like way better. Even snapped a few up close shots on my phone.

Your hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need it.

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  • PocketArtPocketArt Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well, then share pics of this stellar mirage. Always good to see additional photos. Cool coin but undetermined with color/pattern. Please share.

  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would bet my pockets inside-out that the supernova $20 is beyond killer in hand...but hopefully your phone isn’t the same model as what PCGS uses for TrueView’s, or it may just look the same ;)

  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,723 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well, that will leave the panties of the armchair image experts all stained. The toning will not be for everyone, but the coin does need to seen in hand to make a decision on it. Even my images in my Instagram feed don't quite do it justice.

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Luxor Pics would be great. We can compare.

    @Proofmorgan Posted some in-hand pics: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/12309298/#Comment_12309298

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,168 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:
    @Luxor Pics would be great. We can compare.

    @Proofmorgan Posted some in-hand pics: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/12309298/#Comment_12309298

    If the in hand pics are accurate, I'm still not impressed. It is exactly what I would expect a rust stained coin from the bottom of the ocean to look like. It's not for me, but I respect those that like it. Whatever makes you all happy...

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,168 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @spacehayduke said:
    It may look better but there are still the hits that don't seem to be consistent with a 67 according to photograde and ANA grading. So kinda hard to get over that as a 67 IMO.....

    Best, SH

    And it's not just any 67, it has a CAC sticker. I hope the reserve is met on this one. I'm obviously not a super elite coin dealer, but my instinct would have been to dump this one at CAC's bid directly to JA for a quick flip.

  • LuxorLuxor Posts: 471 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Your hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need it.

  • LuxorLuxor Posts: 471 ✭✭✭✭✭

    As a side note, the coin IMO also looks way better in person than my poor cell phone shots. As others have said, you have to view in person to make a determination.

    Your hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need it.

  • Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow, looks "killer" to me !!! :)

    Timbuk3
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This coin would not be for me.... it is - IMO - as ugly as used toilet paper....Cheers, RickO

  • skier07skier07 Posts: 3,975 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I saw the Supernova in person yesterday and it looks much better in person. Granted, it’s not for everybody, but for the lack of a better word it’s “impressive” looking. The toning is “stunning” and it doesn’t look like rust. Technically the coin is not a 67 but it’s graded as a market acceptable 67.



  • DCWDCW Posts: 7,342 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @skier07
    Those are probably the nicest shots weve seen

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  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I can't make myself find this coin attractive. Great pics however.

  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,186 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 4, 2019 11:26AM

    Anything beyond the technical grade is subject to personal taste and preference. It’s like pricing wine or audiophile equipment. For some people, certain items are worth a lot, for others it’s just not their interest. For example, when I go wine tasting, I pass on like 95% of the wine I taste because it’s just not my personal preference, no matter the winery, vinter, expert rating, etc.

  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’m glad to see people who have actually seen the coin report back. Whilst not for most it’s pretty impressive in hand regardless. Glad to see some balance in this thread

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