comments on this 1916 SLQ are welcome
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AU55, not a fan of the sideburns though.
It's not a misidentified 1917 Type 1 - that's always a good start!
Too bad for the toning on the head. Restoration possible?
Fake?
Edited to add:
It might be real but I still don't like it
Sorry
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
That ugly tarnish might be a candidate for conservation, though other than that it’s an amazing coin!
Type collector, mainly into Seated. -formerly Ownerofawheatiehorde. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON, Gerard
Unappealing looking.
Who graded it and what did they grade it?
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Thank you.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
That's a nice SLQ.....send it in for Restoration.....it will upgrade to 55+ for sure.
I like it and I feel that it's properly graded at AU 55.
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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
I certainly wouldn’t count on that. It looks as if toning might have already been removed and the amount of wear should limit the grade to its current level.
Regardless, it’s a bad idea to say “for sure” when making grading predictions or assurances.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I think it would make a fantastic give away. I’m in
Martin
If I had to guess, it's been dipped to lighten the dark splotches and that's the best it's going to look. If you're trying to put together a SLQ set and the price is right then it might not be bad. At least it's straight graded and authenticated as genuine.
It has a decent look. What I would call a 55/53. On any given day, either way. Or, maybe we can say she's in a happy dinner jacket.
I doubt the head toning is as distracting in hand, but that one needs an in hand call.
I can tell you, almost for sure, it's not getting in a higher holder at PCGS.
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I think if it were recently "dipped", it wouldn't have the dark splotches on the face and along the rim near LIB.
The toning looks original to me, although not all that appealing.
I still like it as an AU though.
I think those are called mutton chops.
Of the coins you have posted lately, this one is the best IMO
Super tough coin, not a lot of eye appeal but "it's in the holder".
It has the look of an AU coin that was dipped to remove very dark toning. Not all of the toning came off. Still, it is a high grade 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter so demand is going to be high regardless. I'd just leave it as is.
I was thinking this:
Very nice regardless of side burns.
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The black toning might be more engrained than you might think. It could look worse if you mess with it.
This is a classic example of an original surface coin that the purists don’t like. Within a reasonable price range, the coin is more than acceptable. It is a 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter after all with bold details and light wear.
Sadly the purists can see that it has already been compromised. The image of the reverse tells me that this coin falls well short of an O/S designation. And in all fairness it may not be as bad as it looks if seen in hand.
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NAILED IT. Was gonna say AU55 if it straight grades. Usually I get it wrong LOL
Personally, I like it as is, but someone will no doubt try and fiddle with it.
Dave
I hope so. Too nice of a coin to exhibit that stuff in that location,
RickO Would have said "tarnish".
I miss that guy.............a LOT.
Pete
The rare and elusive 'Elvis' variety.
Seriously, I'll say it again:
The toning looks acceptable and I like the coin a lot.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
That's a lot nicer than the one I don't have
Collector, occasional seller
I would be proud to have that 1916 in my collection. BillJones summed it up best.
In a PCGS holder?
I have to like it if it's in a PCGS holder?
Holder wasn't shown to start with.
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
I agree. The toning is overall attractive and there is some luster remaining, a grade of AU55 seems appropriate.
You don't have to like it. That's different than suggesting it's fake. You can see the gasket in the original photo.
Really unfortunate toning across the head, negative eye appeal. Wouldn't work for me at all, due to the sheer cost involved. Makes no sense to bury yourself in a very expensive coin when it's not going to be sold at any bargain rate. It is what it is, but if I were in the market for one I'd keep looking, spend around the same AU money for a more attractive example. I recall admiring a couple 1916's laibstain had on their site over the past year -- both were super-attractive XF and AU pcgs examples that had great eye appeal, not surprisingly, they were soon sold.