Is it me, or was this coin 'conserved' while it was in Heritage's possession?

Wingsrule

Otherwise, how could they have 'before' and 'after' photos?

Hmmmm - having problems with a link. It is a 1909 Barber Dime PCGS PR 66 Cameo. Lot 2691.

Russ

Is that an upcoming auction? There is no lot 2691 in current auctions.

Russ, NCNE

Wingsrule

2007 January Orlando, FL (FUN) Signature Coin Auction #422

Russ

OOPS! I was looking in mint state.

http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=422&Lot_No=2691

Russ, NCNE

CaptainRon

I just see two sets of pics for the coin in the same state of preservation in this auction. Should I be looking somewhere else for the other set.

numisma

Same coin, just crappy images. It is not a conserved coin, nor are the images "before and after" pics. Although, if that is a PCGS PF-66 CAM, then they need to work on imaging. It is probably a really nice coin, but you would have to see it "in hand" to be sure.

TomB

They are not before and after photos. It is not unusual for Heritage to post more than one set of images for a coin, with one set being a complete holder shot and another using their Flash image manipulation program.

Wingsrule

Look at the top pair of photos - So what happened to the bluish toning behind Liberty's head? The holder shot shows nothing but bright shiny metal, and I don't think it was a lighting issue.

coinkat

I really just do not get the Heritage photos in their auctions...

ziggy29

<< <i>Same coin, just crappy images. It is not a conserved coin, nor are the images "before and after" pics. Although, if that is a PCGS PF-66 CAM, then they need to work on imaging. It is probably a really nice coin, but you would have to see it "in hand" to be sure. >>

Crappy images? Heritage? What are you smoking?