Gorgeous coin... I was once told that deep bronze-brown toning on early AU-UNC type is a hallmark of truly unmolested surfaces, and this dollar might be one of the rare pieces that escaped manipulation
@ricko said: @braddick ... Very interesting coin. What is the metal disturbance below her ear? Cheers, RickO
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Kinda dark, but yeah, still cool
That's cooler than the other side of the pillow.
That's cool,here I was feeling good about a coin I got today
Best dark toning I have seen in quite a while, especially on one of the most beautiful American Coins.
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Try to find one of these in any grade. Tougher than you can imagine.
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1865-2-50/7801
There actually is one of these. I can't afford it.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/liberty-quarter-eagles/1865-2-1-2-au50-ngc/a/1348-4830.s?type=DA-DMC-CollectorsCorner-USCoins-1348-08222022
Yep! Every Now and Then! I happen to live close by to Maceo, KY! Sadly the town store featured in this video burned down a couple years later
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Gorgeous coin... I was once told that deep bronze-brown toning on early AU-UNC type is a hallmark of truly unmolested surfaces, and this dollar might be one of the rare pieces that escaped manipulation
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@braddick ... Very interesting coin. What is the metal disturbance below her ear? Cheers, RickO
That's a beaut!
I love how it almost looks like a copper pattern
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That is cool!
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Looks like a clash to me. I like the golden toning a lot. Peace Roy
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