Nothing to see here...Just another NGC MS-66* Washington Quarter with yucky tarnish on both sides...

uofa1285

NGC MS-66*



Doug

Leiana

Gross.

-Amanda

ledzep87

You should dip it.

TonedCoinTrader

Very Purdy!!!!!!!!!

Too bad it wasn't a 1966 SMS I'd be all over that suckka

Craton

Schwing!

cladking

Wow!!

This coin is easy in high grade but not this high. It's also rarely seen as colorful as this.

richardshipp

That coin is but looks HOT. (isn't there an emoticon for HOT?)

coinguy1

At the risk of putting my foot (or feet) into my mouth for all the (U.S. coin forum) world to see....

I have not viewed that coin in person,. However, it appears to be a great illustration of a naturally toned piece, the likes of which cannot currently (and hopefully never) be duplicated by artificial means. I say that because of the subtle, slightly bleeding (as opposed to sharply defined/distinct) bands of rainbow color, which I believe are a good, though not perfect indicator of original patina.

Beautiful looking coin!

etexmike

Very nice Washington Doug.

Had to settle for that one did ya. Couldn't find a nice white one?

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etexmike

SanctionII

Beautiful coin. Though it is a "Modern" coin, it certainly is not deserving of the usual moniker assigned to modern coins by various forumites.

Clad coins with beautiful toning like the pictured quarter are not easy to find. If the pictured coin was sold, I suspect it would sell for a surprisingly high price that is many multiples of any posted value in any of the price guides.

Lucky for me I picked up a few of these coins when I bought a US Postal Society album with MS Washingtons from 1950-1990. The album had been put together and sold in the early 90's and the coins were stored on clear plastic holders that were not sealed and that were inserted into the album pages that were made of thick, high quality stock paper doubled over with into two sheets that were glued together. The combination of the clear plastic, high quality paper, glue and about 15 years in storage resulted in many of the MS clad quarters toning very nicely. However, the MS silver quarters did not tone at all.

uofa1285

Hey thanks for everyone's comments! This is a FUN coin that looks as good or better in person - no enhancing of the photos at all. I believe this to be NT all day long for a number of specific diagnostic reasons, some of which Mark has touched on above.

I can't recall seeing a prettier modern TRUE Rainbow Washington but I am sure there are some great ones out there!

Best,

Doug

JJM

I have mixed feelings for that coin, but would like to give it a look see in person !

aus3000tin

What's with the wild-colored tone?
Is the coin AT?

Thanks,

Chris

66RB

<< <i>I can't recall seeing a prettier modern TRUE Rainbow Washington but I am sure there are some great ones out there!

Best,

Doug >>



Doug, Super looking Quarter! This Clad one was graded MS66 by NGC. I really need to shoot this coin again, as this is quite an old picture and doesn't show all of the color. Where's my 'star' NGC??

Musky1011

thanx for the chance in your awesome giveaway!!!!

Jim

poorguy

Nice Picture..... Need a bigger one?

AZLARRY

Gorgeous tarnish.

Windycity

Beautiful!!!

USCGCraig

Sweet. I wished all clad coinage would do that. More people would probably collect them then.

uofa1285

Thanks folks, great comments.

Pictues look like yours Brandon, hmmm - someone must have stolen you secrets!

66 RB - Wow, wonderful and similar 76 quarter! Cool! PM me if you want to sell it as I would love to have bookends!

Musky - nice try but....NO!

I wonder where all the "Modern Crap" posters are with their viewpoints? Actually, I usually have the bad luck of killing threads when I reply so they might never see it!

Doug

Boom

Awesome Doug!

SanctionII

I will bite [with my tongue in cheek]............. the pictured coin is clearly "Modern Crap", not worth more than face value, I can find these coins every day by the boatload, nobody in the right mind would ever want to buy such a pice of junk.

Does my rant make people feel better about this thread?

cladking

<< <i>I will bite [with my tongue in cheek]............. the pictured coin is clearly "Modern Crap", not worth more than face value, I can find these coins every day by the boatload, nobody in the right mind would ever want to buy such a pice of junk.

Does my rant make people feel better about this thread? >>




It would except you neglected to use the phrase "pocket change".

uofa1285

Ok! Now I feel like part of the debate! Hey, I bet I can make a market on this Modern Crap with Laura - whadda y'all think?!?!



Doug

RichieURich

Great toning on what is probably the toughest clad quarter date in high grade. Congratulations!

ColonialCoinUnion

Thats really amazing.

TWQG

<< <i>Great toning on what is probably the toughest clad quarter date in high grade. Congratulations! >>

- Maybe you're mistaking this for a P-mint 1968. Denver mint's are abundant in high grades.

bestclser1

Verry nice clad 2 bits,