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My AU Standing Liberty Quarters

veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭
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We all have our special coin focus. I gravitate towards original, undipped, attractive AU through MS63 SLQs. I'm sure many of you can upstage me with your fully struck FH gem SLQs, but for now, I'd like to share my humble AU examples. Until I master my photography skills, I'm subjecting you to my scanned images.
Hope you like them!

1921 PCGS AU-55
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1923-s PCGS AU-50
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1929 PCGS AU-58
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  • PatchesPatches Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭
    That is one fantastic 1929. The toning really highlights everything! image
  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,032 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very beautiful unmolested coins! (well, I guess they were slightly molested in this case being AU) image
    That '29 is especially nice.


  • commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,093 ✭✭✭
    The 23-S if the toughie of the bunch, very nice.

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  • MesquiteMesquite Posts: 4,075 ✭✭✭
    Those are great!
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  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,955 ✭✭✭✭
    BOTH the 21 and 23-S are impossible to find in nicely unmolested light circ'd shape. Simply out-standing. Thanks for sharing! image
  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,521 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Though I only dabble in standing quarters, that is the nicest circ 23S I have ever seen!
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  • 21Walker21Walker Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭
    Those are very nice.....Rick
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  • dohdoh Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭
    All three are nice to be sure, but I'm really liking that 23-S!
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  • SamByrdSamByrd Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭✭
    very good examples and tough to find in original condition even in slabs, the 29 wow that coin floored me, insane tone and look.
  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭
    Thanks everyone.
    For me, collecting Standing Liberty quarters is truly a labor of love. Although I paid through the nose for these, in the end, I feel it was worth the price.
  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,032 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's always worth the price when you love 'em!
  • nankrautnankraut Posts: 4,565 ✭✭✭
    AHHHHH! Beautiful coins, sir; thanks for sharing with us.image
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  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Your 1923-S is an absolute beast and I mean that in every positive manner.
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  • LotsoLuckLotsoLuck Posts: 3,786 ✭✭✭
    All three are wonderful. If you were to say, hey you want one??? i'd pick the '29
  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,955 ✭✭✭✭
    I would choose the 23-S -- doubtful you'll ever see a nicer circ one. Oh, maybe comparable for a circ, maybe -- but not a "nicer" circ. Amazing coins! image
  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭
    Again, I appreciate the positive feedback.
    I consider the 23-s a true survivor. The luster is subdued, but the detail is nice, making it a magnet for dippers and cleaners. Fortunately, it escaped what is normally the fate of so many AU 23-s quarters.
  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,955 ✭✭✭✭
    Man, anyone who would consider stripping that coin (and the temptation would be there, to make $$$ off of someone who would think that "improved" it) shouldn't be allowed to own it. Thankfully it's in your possession, and hope it stays that way for a long, long time. image

    Thanks for sharing your superb coins!
  • PonyExpress8PonyExpress8 Posts: 1,670 ✭✭✭
    I really like the 1923-S a lot. Tough date and you just don't see them original and attractive like that. The 1929 is also very original, while the 1921, a tough date a bit less attractive to me then the other 2 but still an acceptable coin. Nice group keep up the good work.
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  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Man, anyone who would consider stripping that coin (and the temptation would be there, to make $$$ off of someone who would think that "improved" it) shouldn't be allowed to own it. Thankfully it's in your possession, and hope it stays that way for a long, long time. image

    Thanks for sharing your superb coins! >>


    originalisbest,
    "Original is best" for sure, so here's another one of mine that might appeal to you. It's an MS-63, but as I've stated, my preferred grade range is AU through MS-63. Unfortunately, the scanner kills the appearance of luster and smooth tonal transitions. However, you get the idea.image
    1923 PCGS MS-63
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  • SylvestiusSylvestius Posts: 1,584 ✭
    Stunning coins, absolutely gorgeous!
  • JMWJMW Posts: 497 ✭
    Can't argue with the group. Great 23-s, congratulations.
  • joecopperjoecopper Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭
    i had a full set VF-XF at one time and these are really nice.
    I hated to part with them but had the copper bug - made a bundle though.
  • StubbyMcNumbthumbsStubbyMcNumbthumbs Posts: 1,259 ✭
    One of my favorite overall coin designs, and series, and you have some Beautiful examples! Thanks for sharing these!
  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭


    << <i>i had a full set VF-XF at one time and these are really nice.
    I hated to part with them but had the copper bug - made a bundle though. >>


    I once had a near complete date/mintmark set of VF-XF Standing Liberty quarters. I parted with most of them at a time when the values were much lower. I miss those quarters. Finding original, full date, attractive circulated SLQs is much harder than it looks.
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I just started a vf-xf set and that's absolutely true! Lovely coins you have, choice and original.
  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭
    This is my MS-63 FH 1917. IMO, this is the kind of coin that many "dippers" would love to devour. It has plenty of luster (despite the flat scan), but some blotchy, uneven toning.
    Should I dip it and magically change it into a 64?image
    image
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, it might turn out looking like this:

    image
  • PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845 ✭
    my sweet 1921 in NGC AU58 ............image
  • Ed1840Ed1840 Posts: 355
    beautiful, Just beautifulimage
  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭
    Great looking 17 type 1 Kaz.
    What's the assigned grade?
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's a PCGS MS64 FH. The luster really swirls, the only distraction is a small dark spot over the eagle's head.
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>my sweet 1921 in NGC AU58 ............image >>




    And she is a sweetie! Neat color on the head.
  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭
    Here's a not so great photo of mine that captures more of the luster than the previous posted scan.
    Not as nice as yours Kaz, but decent enough for a 63 FH.
    image
  • WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
    Nice examples and rewarding to own I’m sure.

    Question and I’m not attempting to out guess the graders or your taste, but do you think the 1921-P was graded generously, by at least a couple of points?

    You seem to be knowledgeable with the series and was just looking for your input since you have them I hand and can better relate to their quality.
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  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Nice examples and rewarding to own I’m sure.

    Question and I’m not attempting to out guess the graders or your taste, but do you think the 1921-P was graded generously, by at least a couple of points?

    You seem to be knowledgeable with the series and was just looking for your input since you have them I hand and can better relate to their quality. >>


    Thanks and I can understand your opinion regarding the 21. The scan makes the coin appear worn and a bit lackluster.
    In reality it is very lustrous and just barely worn on the high points. It is not fully struck, displaying typical weakness in the shield, chain mail and of course, head area. But the overall detail is quite bold. It is much nicer in hand and I do agree with the assigned grade. I took a quick photo of the obverse to help illustrate my point. Do you still think it should grade a few points lower?
    image
  • WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
    You explanation fully justifies the assigned grade, the photo shows a bit more of the strike and luster, also the rub along the leg and breast plate is not as exaggerated as in the scan.

    Good reply…you know your SLQ’s
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