gem proof exceptional toned early seated half
michael
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this coin is currently in a pcgs proof 65 holder. the coin is a 66 easy
but being medium toned i think keeps this coin undergraded at 65
the coin is deeply mirrored and the color on the reverse is monster! the obverse is also monster but if the obverse looked like the reverse this coin would be a 66++/67!! the obverse of this coin most probably had some cloth resting on it as the reverse was probably face down in a coin cabinet. the cloth from the lined coin cabinet probably sat on the obverse giving the coin slightly different toning than the reverse.
well anyway something rested on the obverse a long time as this coin was not wiped as it lacks any hairlines, scratches or marks when viewed carefully under a light sourse and tilted
again the toning is medium and fully original usually these coins come hazy with dipped out surfaces or are extremely blue black and super dark to the point where you cant even see the mirrors!
the toning consists of burnt orange peach rims to electirc blue centers in gem unc this coin is super rsre to non existant so this puts additional pressure on the gem proofs from collectors
this coin was the highlight of a large auction a few years ago from a collector who was an academic from the midwest that bought this and other coins from legendary coin sellers of the 1940's the the early 1960's
this coin is in an eastern collection and is currently not for sale nor has been recently sold and is posted here for people to see what great coins look like
coins you do not see everyday with exceptional qualities also with a description which are my own thoughts on the coin as even if it helps one person to make better choices in their coin buying then it will have been worth the effort! only buy great coins!
the eye appeal of this coin is simply fantastic in person sight seen and the scan doesnot capture this also the overall "look" of this coin screams originality and makes this coin just jump out at you with the deep mirrors excentuating the toning
also this coin was acquired by private treaty some time ago from mark feld at pinnacle rarities
sincerely michael
but being medium toned i think keeps this coin undergraded at 65
the coin is deeply mirrored and the color on the reverse is monster! the obverse is also monster but if the obverse looked like the reverse this coin would be a 66++/67!! the obverse of this coin most probably had some cloth resting on it as the reverse was probably face down in a coin cabinet. the cloth from the lined coin cabinet probably sat on the obverse giving the coin slightly different toning than the reverse.
well anyway something rested on the obverse a long time as this coin was not wiped as it lacks any hairlines, scratches or marks when viewed carefully under a light sourse and tilted
again the toning is medium and fully original usually these coins come hazy with dipped out surfaces or are extremely blue black and super dark to the point where you cant even see the mirrors!
the toning consists of burnt orange peach rims to electirc blue centers in gem unc this coin is super rsre to non existant so this puts additional pressure on the gem proofs from collectors
this coin was the highlight of a large auction a few years ago from a collector who was an academic from the midwest that bought this and other coins from legendary coin sellers of the 1940's the the early 1960's
this coin is in an eastern collection and is currently not for sale nor has been recently sold and is posted here for people to see what great coins look like
coins you do not see everyday with exceptional qualities also with a description which are my own thoughts on the coin as even if it helps one person to make better choices in their coin buying then it will have been worth the effort! only buy great coins!
the eye appeal of this coin is simply fantastic in person sight seen and the scan doesnot capture this also the overall "look" of this coin screams originality and makes this coin just jump out at you with the deep mirrors excentuating the toning
also this coin was acquired by private treaty some time ago from mark feld at pinnacle rarities
sincerely michael
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If the Eastern Collection is ever sold... That is one beautiful half. I think it is one of my favorite coins that you post. It is a GREAT coin!
i think you cant go wrong
sincerely michael
You are a great guy. Now, may I have that coin please?
i think you might be priced out of the market this time............................lol
Tom