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Some High Grade White Commems Worth More Than Toned Counterparts?

Are there any classic silver commems that are worth more in brilliant lustrous white, than nicely toned?
Let's exclude the "monster" toned pieces, as we know that those few high-grade pieces are valued more than a white coin, but there must be some issues that are rare in high(est?) grade undipped brilliant white.
Can you think of any?
I think, perhaps the Lex. may be a good example to start off with. I think there are pieces available in nicely toned and white on the market today, and the white ones bring a premium.
Are there others you can think of?

Comments

  • The toning of the Sesqui is particularly ugly in many cases. A white coin with unusually good luster is desirable here in my opinion.
    Collect PCGS and NGC certified U.S. Type, early Commems and gold dollars
  • RegistryCoinRegistryCoin Posts: 5,117 ✭✭✭✭
    Yes, Chippewa. The Sesqui, the first coin with the portrait of a US president still in office, Calvin Coolidge, who is portrayed with G. Washington, sort of typifies the answer, doesn't it? I have a nicely toned one in 6, but is a (typically) weak strike. I would like to see a nice lustrous, original, undipped brilliant white one in p6.
  • I think trying to find a Hawaiian that is natural brilliant white is tough. Most of the coins I have seen are golden to yellow (greenish) in color. The toning in a lot of cases doesn’t help the coin. But when it is nice it is really nice. My Sesqui is brilliant but is still weakly struck.
    Mike
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