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1987 Silver Eagle - NT or AT?

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  • klorineforbrainsklorineforbrains Posts: 212
    At imo
  • ss350camaross350camaro Posts: 4,529
    I would say AT

  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    I think it's rather attractive, but I gotta go AT. Way too much of the wrong shade of blue for one of these.

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  • MajorDutyMajorDuty Posts: 1,998
    What are people doing to these poor things!?

    I'd have to vote AT too.
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  • stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If it's pretty and you like it that's all that matters.image I learned that on this board by the way (thanks pcgs forum.)
    Besides it ain't no coin it's just BULLION. They shouldn't grade any of these things.
    All of this is just my opinion of course.
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  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,160 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks like the old "egg trick" to me... AT all the way. But nice colors!
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  • CoinResourceCoinResource Posts: 1,113
    AT
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  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    I would also say AT, and would pay maybe $12 for it...... image
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  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
    AT.....and I like it image





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  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,857 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Could easily be NT as the shades of blue blend well.
    Much depends on the reverse. If the reverse is like the obverse I'd go AT. If the reverse is somewhat a silvery white (an undipped look) I'd stick with NT.

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  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,857 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Also: The very rim (raised portion) doesn't have colorful toning. That is also a possible indication of NT.

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  • fountainheadgoldfountainheadgold Posts: 2,467 ✭
    Is it for sale?
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  • K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭


    << <i>Is it for sale? >>



    Not by me, it was sent to me by a fellow board member to image.

    Looks like are the guesses are in, so I'll share this with everyone.

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  • poorguypoorguy Posts: 4,317 ✭
    What does the reverse look like?
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  • K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭


    << <i>What does the reverse look like? >>



    Off white with traces of gold.
  • relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570 ✭

    Market acceptable
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  • poorguypoorguy Posts: 4,317 ✭
    Off white with traces of gold.

    Oooh yeah.
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  • K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭


    << <i>Market acceptable >>



    Exactly.
  • fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Awesome image, Eric. The colors look just like that in hand.image


  • TonedPeaceNutTonedPeaceNut Posts: 1,000 ✭
    Looks like the old "egg trick" to me... AT all the way. But nice colors!

    Yep, kinda easy colors to reproduce using an egg and onion. The spolchy effect certainly gives it the same look --

    Here's my AT example to compare

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  • mjhoffpauirmjhoffpauir Posts: 241 ✭
    MHO...it's the real deal...the colors are perfect...but I can c how many ppl think it is AT. It would take an "Expert" to make this happen. Just my two cents worth...image
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  • fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This coin is the real deal and PCGS agreed. The underlying luster on this SAE is off the scale.image
  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,724 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>This coin is the real deal and PCGS agreed. The underlying luster on this SAE is off the scale.image >>

    Where do I store my SAEs to make them look like this?
  • fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It was already toned when I bought it from my local dealer, years ago. Finally decided to have it grade quite some time ago.
  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,160 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Amazing how the "tone" of this thread changes as soon as the PCGS label is revealed.
    So if this coin were in a SEGS or PCI holder, would it be "market acceptable" or does PCGS dictate what is market acceptable toning.
    How about ANACs or NGC?

    I still say deliberately toned. Whether that's AT or NT, I just don't know.
    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

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  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭


    << <i>Also: The very rim (raised portion) doesn't have colorful toning. That is also a possible indication of NT.
    >>




    I learned something today, thanx braddick


    The reason I said AT was because the colors reminded me of this ASE.


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  • Dennis88Dennis88 Posts: 5,797 ✭✭✭
    Overpriced junk (Like most toned modern coins at this point IMHO)
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  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,857 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Herb, Now see on yours how the color kind of escapes, in part, to the actual raised rim? No good. Of course, all it takes is for the creator to Q-Tip the 'tone' off of this area, but that requires patience and much effort to get it right (and not have it bleed into the coin itself) and most don't bother.

    Even if they do bother, there is another 'tell' if that process has been followed. I'll PM you what that is.

    peacockcoins

  • K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭
    I think a lot of people believe that coins can be only AT or NT. It's my opinion that there is a third category and this coin falls into that category. I call this category accelerated. In other words, coins put in kleenex, mailing envelopes, and albums and then stored in an area that sees frequent changes in temperature and humidity.

    Looking at this coin closely in hand, I am pretty confident this was not a chemical/eggs/onion job.
  • INXSINXS Posts: 1,202 ✭

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    I would pay to have someone tone a coin like this. AT/NT who cares they are nice colors. No one gets hurt as its for my own enjoyment.




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  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
    Yes, I enjoy the coin also. The AT thing didn't bother me. I collect ASE, this one is different, so I had added it to the collection...image







    Herbimage
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  • mnmcoinmnmcoin Posts: 2,165 ✭



    << <i> think it's rather attractive, but I gotta go AT. Way too much of the wrong shade of blue for one of these. >>



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    The only thing I will add is look at the dark blue surrounding the motto...that just don't look right.

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  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,160 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>So if this coin were in a SEGS or PCI holder, would it be "market acceptable" or does PCGS dictate what is market acceptable toning? >>



    No one wants to answer my question? image
    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

    "Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."


    ~Wayne
  • ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭
    It's Herbie acceptable, datz all I knowimage




    Herbimage
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,160 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

    "Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."


    ~Wayne
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,843 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Screeming AT. image
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  • TUMUSSTUMUSS Posts: 2,207 ✭
    Market acceptable.

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