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My first "greattoning" coin

Nice one from Japan. image

Type 1 50 sen

The auction ended when I was fast asleep so I woke up anxious to see if I'd won it. I can't remember when was the last time I felt such a coin-related rush. Now, if only I could find a nice type 1 yen to match it...

PS: Thanks to the member who gladly offered his expert advice.
Dimitri



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  • newsmannewsman Posts: 2,658 ✭✭✭
    Wow! image
  • Very very nice looking
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  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    Congrats on a nice-looking coin, Dimitri!

    For some unknown reason, I seem to get the eery feeling that AT lurks behind many of this guy's slabs. I wonder if this one is real.

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  • MrDMrD Posts: 2,589 ✭✭✭
    You know its interesting that you should say that. I make a business of trying to locate the most beautiful and funky looking coins available but I try my best to make sure that most are in "the big three" holders. Even then if I suspect a coin is questionable I will say I don't make um I just sell um. My point is if PCGS or NGC call these coins "real" who am I to argue. I can assure you I am not a coin doctor!
    Dick
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  • MrDMrD Posts: 2,589 ✭✭✭
    PS: The Japaneese piece is unquestionably real (IMHO)
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    That's a sharp looking coin!


    I tried to get a couple of his coins last night, but I struck out big time. I guess I just didn't want them badly enough!

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  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the info, and your constant vigilance, MrD!

    For the record, I think a lot of your coins are unquestionably real toning, such as the Maundy set I'm bidding on at the moment.


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    .....GOD
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    "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9

    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
  • MrDMrD Posts: 2,589 ✭✭✭
    Maundy sets are also very real IMHOimage
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  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    I agree.

    Sometimes it's just so hard to tell from the photos.

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    .....GOD
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    "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9

    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Awesome coin. Dimitri

    MrD you should post around here more often.
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • Congrats, that's a sharp looking coin.
  • trozautrozau Posts: 3,455 ✭✭✭
    Et tu, Dimitri?
    trozau (troy ounce gold)
  • SYRACUSIANSYRACUSIAN Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭✭
    Thank you for the comments.

    That was an unexpected entry MrD ! Many members are watching and/or bidding on your auctions including myself. This was my third real try to win one, after loosing a nice electric red 38D buffalo and a 1901 GB florin. We'd sure like to see you around more often. Oh yes, in case I'm your first customer from Greece, there's no global priority available.image
    Dimitri



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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    One other thing MRD. Many of us around here take digital photos of coins and were wondering if you have any pointers or would care to share what you use for your setup.
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • AskariAskari Posts: 3,713
    A superb coin, Dimitri!! imageimageimage


    Nice to see you over here, Dick! image Welcome!!
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  • danglendanglen Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭
    Wowser Dimitri!!!! I was bidding on the Maundy set but struck out at $222.22 image P.S. I had set a snipe so I wouldn't be tempted to go higher, and it worked, because I would have image
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  • Congratulations on the great coin, Syracusian.

    Exciting and Cool. image

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  • StorkStork Posts: 5,206 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is a very nice one!! I had that on my watch list, which I forgot to watch while travelling. For what it's worth, I very much like the Maundy set I got from MrD/Greattoning a litlle while back. And I paid more than I had planned image Any more Japanese coins MrD?

  • MrDMrD Posts: 2,589 ✭✭✭
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