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Cello Toned Ultimate Proof Walker

Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

This is what I think of when I think Proof Walker. With so many dipped out coins running around in PF-68 holders, this is what they SHOULD look like! This is Godzilla!

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beauty right there!!!

    Love the look!!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Walkerfan said:
    Beauty right there!!!

    Love the look!!!

    This is Godzilla walking, destroying all with her looks.

  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It is a great look. A remember a dealer in Michigan had a set of these ( personal collection) that all had this look maybe minus the 36

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  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Justacommeman said:
    It is a great look. A remember a dealer in Michigan had a set of these ( personal collection) that all had this look maybe minus the 36

    m

    I would love to see those. I had a 1938 back in the day, NGC 68 and it had the exact toning, unfortunately I sold it in like 1993...DUMB! You can't get these...They are simply, not available. If they are, I would like to know where!

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,818 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love that original look. I've seen some SMS Kennedy half dollars take on that toning too.

    peacockcoins

  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Eldorado9 said:

    @Justacommeman said:
    It is a great look. A remember a dealer in Michigan had a set of these ( personal collection) that all had this look maybe minus the 36

    m

    I would love to see those. I had a 1938 back in the day, NGC 68 and it had the exact toning, unfortunately I sold it in like 1993...DUMB! You can't get these...They are simply, not available. If they are, I would like to know where!

    When I had the #2 or#3 registry set he was like #6 or #7. Not sure if he still has them up. James Hagglund

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    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Toningintheblood said:
    It was one of my favorites. Owned it for 15+ years. Sold it through Legend Auctions in 2017.

    I'm sad I missed it Sir...I'm quite sure I would have happily paid over the moon for it. Amazing piece. One that is very special.

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'd describe a lot of that as haze and not toning.

  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @cameonut2011 said:
    I'd describe a lot of that as haze and not toning.

    One guy's haze is another guy's superb original toning. I checked the auction record on the above piece. Here it is:

    Date Sold: 10/26/2017
    Price Realized:
    15,862.50 USD
    That was against a pre auction estimate of $3,000-4,000

  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,614 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @cameonut2011 said:
    I'd describe a lot of that as haze and not toning.

    You're right, but gosh I like it.

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  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I also describe it as much as haze as toning, but it is original to the packaging and when it is on pristine surfaces and is formed as exquisitely as it is on this coin then it is truly superb. The coin is wonderful.

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  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,645 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @cameonut2011 said:
    I'd describe a lot of that as haze and not toning.

    I'm with Cameonut. I recognize this is the "look" the market likes, but I don't care for it.

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice one!

  • RexfordRexford Posts: 1,311 ✭✭✭✭✭
  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well, it's like a barn find 427 Shelby Cobra, that's been sitting for 50 years, and it's got some rust on the chrome, it's got dirt on it, and the seats are a bit crunchy and cracked....Untouched, and as-is.

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,242 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Pass, it's just not for me at this time. It just don't look right to me

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not my preference.... That being said, if any of mine tarnish like that, you can be sure I will sell it.....Tarnish is profitable these days. Cheers, RickO

  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 12, 2021 8:20AM

    @Eldorado9 said:
    This is what I think of when I think Proof Walker. With so many dipped out coins running around in PF-68 holders, this is what they SHOULD look like! This is Godzilla!

    Seems like quite a few like the coin while some don't agree this is what coins should look like. Hard to get everyone to agree.

    I'd need to see the OP coin in hand. The photos make it appear a bit hazy as others have said.

    This one is the same grade as the OP coin, PCGS MS68+ POP 8/1 CAC.

  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,698 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wonderful example...happy to see it’s avoided a dip to give it the fresh, just minted look.

    What an unmolested beauty!

    Dave

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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,843 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 12, 2021 8:37AM

    I would like to see these two in hand first... but from the images, I am giving a slight edge to the second coin in Zoins post

    edited to add- looks as if coin #2 was in a Wayte Raymond type proof set holders... Perhaps even the op coin was in one as well

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  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Are we seeing the same coin?
    If "cello toning" is a legit thing, put me in the Philistine camp. I think that looks awful. If I didn't acetone it, I'd have chucked it into the melt bucket.

    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,796 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think it would be good to see a video of that coin. I've seen Ikes tone like that, and sometimes that blue "haze" can really pop when turned into the light. As long as it doesn't make the coin excessively dull, it's good in my book!

  • SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 12,605 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would like to see the pictured proof Walker in hand to decide if it appeals to me or not.

    I usually do not like haze on proof coin, however there are exceptions.

    I have a 1964 proof half that has frosted devices and creamy pearlescent white toning. It's eye appeal is fantastic.

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Eldorado9 said:

    @cameonut2011 said:
    I'd describe a lot of that as haze and not toning.

    One guy's haze is another guy's superb original toning. I checked the auction record on the above piece. Here it is:

    Date Sold: 10/26/2017
    Price Realized:
    15,862.50 USD
    That was against a pre auction estimate of $3,000-4,000

    Sticker + color regardless of origin = $$$$$$$

  • CalifornianKingCalifornianKing Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭✭

    WOW!!!!!!!!

  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I enjoy the opinions here! That's why I posted the coin up....To see what you all thought. I love it, other's are ready to melt it...We all have different eyes, and that's what makes the world an interesting place. While I love toners, I also totally appreciate the look of a blast white coin like this common date 1943 in ms 66+.

  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 11,825 ✭✭✭✭✭

    As a few have noted the hazy look is not one that I would gravitate towards.

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