My first "greattoning" coin

SYRACUSIAN · February 8, 2004 7:02PM

Nice one from Japan.

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.

newsman · February 8, 2004 7:03PM

Wow!

hoardmonster · February 8, 2004 7:05PM

Nice job!

theboz11 · February 8, 2004 7:19PM

0john0 · February 8, 2004 11:07PM

Very very nice looking

1jester · February 8, 2004 11:27PM

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.

MrD · February 8, 2004 11:56PM

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
Greattoning

MrD · February 8, 2004 11:57PM

PS: The Japaneese piece is unquestionably real (IMHO)

XpipedreamR · February 8, 2004 11:58PM

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!

1jester · February 9, 2004 12:04AM

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.

MrD · February 9, 2004 12:08AM

Maundy sets are also very real IMHO

newbiecollector · February 9, 2004 12:09AM

The link won't open for me........

1jester · February 9, 2004 12:10AM

I agree.

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

LucyBop · February 9, 2004 12:31AM

Crazy Man Crazy!

cosmicdebris · February 9, 2004 12:32AM

Awesome coin. Dimitri

MrD you should post around here more often.

python · February 9, 2004 12:58AM

Congrats, that's a sharp looking coin.

trozau · February 9, 2004 5:38AM

Et tu, Dimitri?

SYRACUSIAN · February 9, 2004 6:00AM

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.

cosmicdebris · February 9, 2004 6:02AM

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.

Askari · February 9, 2004 8:59AM

A superb coin, Dimitri!!

Nice to see you over here, Dick!

Welcome!!

danglen · February 9, 2004 10:54AM

Wowser Dimitri!!!! I was bidding on the Maundy set but struck out at $222.22

P.S. I had set a snipe so I wouldn't be tempted to go higher, and it worked, because I would have

Clankeye · February 9, 2004 11:24AM

Congratulations on the great coin, Syracusian.

Exciting and Cool.

Clankeye

Stork · February 9, 2004 8:43PM

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

Any more Japanese coins MrD?

MrD · February 9, 2004 9:13PM

No sure but I'll keep looking

My first &quot;greattoning&quot; coin

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My first "greattoning" coin