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Which coin do you like better?

seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,169 ✭✭✭
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Thanks for all the opinions on the other 75-s post.

If you had to pick one of these, which would you pick?

#1
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#2
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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the detail of #2 with the toning of #1. image
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  • Musky1011Musky1011 Posts: 3,899 ✭✭✭✭
    one..the hit on the bicep on the second just draws my attention
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  • FilamCoinsFilamCoins Posts: 1,899 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I like the detail of #2 with the toning of #1. image >>



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  • mbbikermbbiker Posts: 2,873 ✭
    I like the strike of number 2 and the color is soso on both of them so id pick number 2 due to the stronger strike showing more detail
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  • yellowkidyellowkid Posts: 5,486 ✭
    Number two.
  • seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,169 ✭✭✭
    The details of coin #1 are typical for the variety, very hard to find fully struck ( for those of us who collect by variety this is common knowledge) Notice the micro weak mintmark.
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  • seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,169 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I like the strike of number 2 and the color is soso on both of them so id pick number 2 due to the stronger strike showing more detail >>



    at least they are not dipped out image
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  • bronzematbronzemat Posts: 2,637 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I gotta go with#2
  • TheRegulatorTheRegulator Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭
    If I were to get rid of both of them, I think I would kick myself more for getting rid of number one.

    So I choose number one.
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  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,540 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I like the detail of #2 with the toning of #1. image >>


    Me too. But I voted for #2.
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like them both. Couldn't part with either one of them.
  • crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭
    I not a stickler for strike so I like #1
  • breakdownbreakdown Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have to pick 1-- I think the toning is very nice and though the second coin has better detail, the toning and luster look inferior to 1. Wouldn't mind either one though.image

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  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    Tough question.

    Number one has a weak strike but no major hits. Number two has a nice strike, but a major gouge.

    When it comes down to one or the other, I'd go with 1.

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  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,308 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Detail, detail.................DETAIL!

    Ummmm, #2 thanks! image
  • jhdflajhdfla Posts: 3,030 ✭✭✭
    I like both also. Think the hit on the arm (#2) is probably less noticeable in hand, the scrape in the field to the left of that hit would be more of a concern, but I'm sure the size of the image magnifies both hits. If forced to choose, I'd go with two also.
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the toning on the first coin more. They're both very nice coins and either one would be a fine addition to your collection.

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  • drei3reedrei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
    Both are very nice, but I'm almost always gonna go for a strong strike #2 over a weaker #1.
  • seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,169 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Tough question.

    Number one has a weak strike but no major hits. Number two has a nice strike, but a major gouge.

    When it comes down to one or the other, I'd go with 1. >>



    FYI

    #1 = NGC64 (not yet sent to cac)
    #2 = NGC64 cac
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  • seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,169 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Can you make it any more difficult? >>



    I do have a hard time if I had to pick one which is also why I am asking for opinions.

    Thanks everyone.
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  • jhdflajhdfla Posts: 3,030 ✭✭✭


    << <i>#1 = NGC64 (not yet sent to cac) #2 = NGC64 cac >>



    Excellent. I don't think you could go wrong with either as 64's, even if they are priced slightly above 64 levels.
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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,310 ✭✭✭✭✭
    #2 - much better strike. I don't like weakly struck coins. Toning can't save them.
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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 33,921 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I voted for #2, but it's close.

    I like the toning better on #1; it enhances the design better. Number 2 got my vote because of the sharper strike on the Ms. Liberty's head and elsewhere.
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  • EdscoinEdscoin Posts: 2,028 ✭✭✭
    Number 2. Better strike, I like the toning better, Just has better eye appeal to me!
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  • seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,169 ✭✭✭
    This has turned very informative in terms of what others look at when they see the same coins.

    Keep them coming, we are at a dead tie!
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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    I like the toning and surfaces of #2 better.
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  • RampageRampage Posts: 9,442 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I voted for number two,because the strike is much better. The toning on both looks nice and original and I have no preference for one over the other. So, I based my vote strictly on the quality of the strike. image


  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,093 ✭✭✭✭✭
    #2 by far.

    Nice coins.
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  • mkman123mkman123 Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭✭
    better detail on the head of #2.
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  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I can't make up my mind.I'll be back after dinnerimage

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