Starry Night Nebula $10 Eagle Coin

Zoins

When I saw this coin, my jaw just dropped!

This is like watching the stars in a space nebula!

This is an upcoming Simpson pattern coin, Judd-1342.

RYK

I have never seen the coin, but I am going to guess that if you saw the coin in person, it would look quite a bit different from the photo, unless tilted just so.

Zoins

@RYK said:
I have never seen the coin, but I am going to guess that if you saw the coin in person, it would look quite a bit different from the photo, unless tilted just so.

If Heritage and PCGS can get a similar view that's a plus.

Also, I happen to be pretty decent at tilting coins

davewesen

very nice, with colors like that must be copper

Zoins

@davewesen said:
very nice, with colors like that must be copper

It is. Good guess!

Coinscratch

Flawless too. Without looking it up I would guess 68+ Maybe 69

Coinscratch

Okay, I looked it up and didn’t realize it is a proof.

DCW

I agree! It is one of those coins a person could stare at and get lost in its mystery. You should go for it!

bolivarshagnasty

You see stars, I see spots. Can't get my head there.

PerryHall

@bolivarshagnasty said:
You see stars, I see spots. Can't get my head there.

Agree. Someone sneezed on that coin and there appears to be a couple of smeared finger prints. I promise not to bid against you.

Zoins

@bolivarshagnasty said:
You see stars, I see spots. Can't get my head there.

That's okay. It's kind of like how some like toning while others see tarnish and environmental damage.

ReadyFireAim

It looks like it takes batteries.
I wonder if they're included?

johnny9434

@PerryHall said:

@bolivarshagnasty said:
You see stars, I see spots. Can't get my head there.

Agree. Someone sneezed on that coin and there appears to be a couple of smeared finger prints. I promise not to bid against you.

Omg covid virus, run for your lives 😐

DCW

I see both sides, but this piece just "speaks" to me! Much louder than the shipwreck "supernova" $20, to me at least. I didn't care for the look on that one

Zoins

@DCW said:
I see both sides, but this piece just "speaks" to me! Much louder than the shipwreck "supernova" $20, to me at least. I didn't care for the look on that one

I do think this piece stands out more overall.

Here's a TrueView close up of the obverse.

messydesk

Here's the reality check image, showing that this coin is best enjoyed tilting and twirling it in the light. Not that I would have a problem with that.

Zoins

@messydesk said:
Here's the reality check image, showing that this coin is best enjoyed tilting and twirling it in the light. Not that I would have a problem with that.

Agree the slab photos are pretty dark.

Here's a question for those suggesting it needs to be tilted to be enjoyed:

How many times do you hold a coin in hand and not tilt it? I even tilt blast white coins

RYK

@Zoins said:

@messydesk said:
Here's the reality check image, showing that this coin is best enjoyed tilting and twirling it in the light. Not that I would have a problem with that.

Agree the slab photos are pretty dark.

Here's a question for those suggesting it needs to be tilted to be enjoyed:

How many times do you hold a coin in hand and not tilt it? I even tilt blast white coins

I enjoy most the coins that look great as you pluck them out of the box. I am not saying that a dark chocolate brown proof pattern $10 Lib is not attractive - it is - but that is how I would spend most of my time viewing it.

FWIW, I am neither dissing the coin or the photograph, just that the photograph is the most accurate representation of the coin.

Zoins

@RYK said:

@Zoins said:

@messydesk said:
Here's the reality check image, showing that this coin is best enjoyed tilting and twirling it in the light. Not that I would have a problem with that.

Agree the slab photos are pretty dark.

Here's a question for those suggesting it needs to be tilted to be enjoyed:

How many times do you hold a coin in hand and not tilt it? I even tilt blast white coins

I enjoy most the coins that look great as you pluck them out of the box. I am not saying that a dark chocolate brown proof pattern $10 Lib is not attractive - it is - but that is how I would spend most of my time viewing it.

Interesting and good to know. I tend to spend a good amount of time tilting a lot of my coins to enjoy them. Even for blast white coins, I like to see the light shift when it reflects the cartwheel luster.

The ones I don't tilt as much tend to be the ones with a matte finish.

crazyhounddog

Yes I like it quite a bit. In fact I find it over the top beautiful many, many ways.

ricko

@Zoins.... Were you referring to anyone in particular when you said "...while others see tarnish and environmental damage." I resemble that comment..... Cheers, RickO

coinsarefun

The toning reminds me of my silver restrike of Libertas Americana medal.
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Zoins

@coinsarefun said:
The toning reminds me of my silver restrike of Libertas Americana medal.

It does have a similar look. Nice medal Stef!

Zoins

@ricko said:
@Zoins.... Were you referring to anyone in particular when you said "...while others see tarnish and environmental damage." I resemble that comment..... Cheers, RickO

I'm actually not sure what to think now! You really surprised me when you indicated you liked the following medal

@ricko said:
@Zoins .... Very impressive medals ... especially that first one... Cheers, RickO

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1046848/e-pluribus-unum-collection-baker-redux

ricko

@Zoins... International man of mystery

They seek him here,
They seek him there,
The Frenchie's seek him everywhere...
While at your elbow, dining well...
Sat the Scarlet Pimpernel.

Cheers, RickO