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richardshipprichardshipp Posts: 5,647 ✭✭✭
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This is not my coin. I usually go for a different look but as I was looking around I saw this one and IMO it has to have one of the nicest strikes I've seen on a Texas. Is it just me or was this coin really hammered? (well struck). Even though its not mine we can do a guess the grade if you want.

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  • mustanggtmustanggt Posts: 2,681 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Beautiful coin, 67
  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭
    A little too blast white for my tastes, but wow, that one's a pristine gem.
  • coinsarefuncoinsarefun Posts: 21,754 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • hubirdhubird Posts: 589
    too bad it's the off-brand date, only 1836 counts in Texas! image
  • richardshipprichardshipp Posts: 5,647 ✭✭✭
    I won't be bidding on this one as I like a little rim toning just thought it was a sweet looking coin.

    It's in an NGC MS67 holder.
  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭


    << <i>too bad it's the off-brand date, only 1836 counts in Texas! image >>

    Yep. To me, the 1936-dated Texas commems are the *real* Texas commems. The others are either celebrating 98, 99th, 101st or 102nd anniversaries. image
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    Wow. Incredible coin. How is the luster? With the luster that I assume it has, that is an old-time 66, but easily a 67 today. Very nice.
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  • richardshipprichardshipp Posts: 5,647 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Wow. Incredible coin. How is the luster? With the luster that I assume it has, that is an old-time 66, but easily a 67 today. Very nice. >>



    All I have to go off is these pics, but I'd bet the luster is rich. To me the crisp details are unbelievable. I see stuff on the coin now that I never have noticed before. I've had 2 PCGS 66's that I'd thought were decent in the past but neither had the crisp detail this one does. If I keep looking at it, I may end up liking it too much.......... to the detriment of my wallet. image
  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,640 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I won't be bidding on this one as I like a little rim toning just thought it was a sweet looking coin. It's in an NGC MS67 holder. >>



    I'd imagine this NGC MS67 Texas would fit the bill!

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  • mommam17mommam17 Posts: 971 ✭✭✭
    I just bought a 1936 D Texas graded MS 67 by NGC for $350. I thought it was a very low price, possibly because the coin was much nicer than seller`s picture.
  • TorinoCobra71TorinoCobra71 Posts: 8,055 ✭✭✭
    Damn, What a HAMMERED Strike! That coin is at least a 66/67.......

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  • CgbCgb Posts: 710 ✭
    Thats a crazy good coin!

    That would be a proud center piece of any collection.

    Who's coin is it?
  • hubirdhubird Posts: 589
    Similarly, I feel a bit "off" about my 1893 Columbian, but it is only an EF out of a $2.95 bargain-bin!
  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    That's pretty sharp! MS66
  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    Completely void of any toning/tarnish/coloration whatsoever, equates to negative eye-appeal IMO. Although the strike is nice.
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  • BigBuffaloGuyBigBuffaloGuy Posts: 341
    Impressive picture too. Who photographed that coin?
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Impressive coin... and no distracting discoloration. Cheers, RickO
  • JJMJJM Posts: 8,080 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • zkcoinszkcoins Posts: 1,754


    << <i>Completely void of any toning/tarnish/coloration whatsoever, equates to negative eye-appeal IMO. Although the strike is nice. >>



    I have to agree with ya dizzy. That coins looks nice for a strike but without color its so boring! I was thinking of finding a nicely toned texas commem for the 7070.
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  • coinmickeycoinmickey Posts: 767 ✭✭
    Where's the pic from? In my experience what's in the pic is not what the coin looks like in hand.

    Call me a cynic, but that coin looks too good to be true...image
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  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,946 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What a gorgeous coin! I always liked the design...the current mint engravers should be taking notes....
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  • fishcookerfishcooker Posts: 3,446 ✭✭

    No chance that design would be used today.
  • richardshipprichardshipp Posts: 5,647 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Where's the pic from? In my experience what's in the pic is not what the coin looks like in hand.

    Call me a cynic, but that coin looks too good to be true...image >>



    Dear Cynic,

    The coin is in the Stacks 72cnd Anniversary sale coming up later this month. image

    I only buy toned commems and I'm not sure if the luster is there or not. It also has a few tiny hits here and there....

    But as far as "strike" goes... that is one hammered coin IMO

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