I got a chance to photograph my 1865-P business strike H10c this morning (PCGS MS64). I had to tilt the obverse to show the color, so forgive the tippy photo.
Bought this one today from Northern Nevada after 14 years of trying to find one I liked in a PCGS holder. I failed, so I now have this one NGC coin in the middle of my solid PCGS set. VF25, ex- McCloskey.
Just replaced a sub-par example of this rare Seated 25c with this peachy PCGS XF45 OGH. I secured this one from DLRC after they accepted my offer on it yesterday. When I logged into my account, I realized that I somehow hadn't purchased a coin from them since the 1870-cc 25c I picked up in 2015. Couldn't be happier to finally have an XF+ example of this tough variety with nice eye appeal.
I recall having an 1862-S half in somewhat worse shape that I took to a coin shop to sell in 1994. Back then, Seated 50c were considered unpopular and not worth collecting by date. I think I got $12 for it. He looked it up on the greysheet to see if it was a better date, and it's had the "common type" price in F-12, just like most of the other coins in the series. I seriously think there were only a handful of people out there who even knew which dates were scarce back in those days.
I stepped way out of my comfort zone on this purchase, this is my very first seated liberty and my first real "coin" purchase. I have a lot of slabbed bullion and it is pretty and nice but this is the first I bought on eye appeal/toning alone. I feel that toning brings great individuality to the coin rather than blast white. The seller did not do a great job photographing the coin with its strike all the way through face to shoulder so that was kind of a disappointment when I received it and started trying to photograph it for hours on end in every kind of light (with my android) and these are the best I could come up with. In hand this coin has the most vibrant greens that turn in to electric blue in the sunlight and that blemish is not noticeable. Overall I am pleased with this coin and feel the grade is appropriate given the condition. Should I send it in to CAC?
Do you think I should send it in for a true view or have someone here picture it for me... any suggestions?
IMO, TruViews play with the color too much. If you want pics that will look just like your coin try putting a couple of lights at 10 and 2, at about the same height as your camera (phone). The lighting is the key.
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
@0ronron said:
I stepped way out of my comfort zone on this purchase, this is my very first seated liberty and my first real "coin" purchase. I have a lot of slabbed bullion and it is pretty and nice but this is the first I bought on eye appeal/toning alone. I feel that toning brings great individuality to the coin rather than blast white. The seller did not do a great job photographing the coin with its strike all the way through face to shoulder so that was kind of a disappointment when I received it and started trying to photograph it for hours on end in every kind of light (with my android) and these are the best I could come up with. In hand this coin has the most vibrant greens that turn in to electric blue in the sunlight and that blemish is not noticeable. Overall I am pleased with this coin and feel the grade is appropriate given the condition. Should I send it in to CAC?
Do you think I should send it in for a true view or have someone here picture it for me... any suggestions?
I suspect it will be rejected because it has mottled toning similar to that of improperly dipped/washed coins.
Keep this in mind, though, a former PCGS grader posted his only post here to tell me how idiotic I was in suspecting cleaning for sharp breaks in toning on a SLH.
Finally located an 1849-O quarter that matches my set. The True View shows the actual detail level on this one, but it makes the toning look questionable. My photo shows the actual color of the coin, which is natural, but my camera's focus mechanism is on its death bed, so it's blurry. Can't win!
@rhedden said:
Finally located an 1849-O quarter that matches my set. The True View shows the actual detail level on this one, but it makes the toning look questionable. My photo shows the actual color of the coin, which is natural, but my camera's focus mechanism is on its death bed, so it's blurry. Can't win!
Love the 49-O quarter! A high grade for this issue!
One of the nastiest coins in the set to locate with acceptable surfaces, never mind CAC approval. Your typical certified 1849-O quarter received a mercy grade despite the surfaces.
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Blast white p62 cac
It's a blazer...not sure why it didn't grade higher.
1842-O, WB-2, Small Date, Reverse 1839 XF45
Really nice, original look on that 1842-O half. Even the large date is difficult to locate in XF or better with nice surfaces.
I got a chance to photograph my 1865-P business strike H10c this morning (PCGS MS64). I had to tilt the obverse to show the color, so forgive the tippy photo.
This WB-05 '61-O DET I saw this morning available at hjbltd.com Halan Berk's site.
Pardon my ignorance, the '61-O is only a slightly better date?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Pics for this PM, P10:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Here's one that just paused under the camera, raw:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
A dime to go with your half dime... tilted a bit to see some of the color:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Bought this one today from Northern Nevada after 14 years of trying to find one I liked in a PCGS holder. I failed, so I now have this one NGC coin in the middle of my solid PCGS set. VF25, ex- McCloskey.
Ron - tough coin, congratulations.
Pics for this AM, raw:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Pics for this PM, P10:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
PCGS grading has this coin for an MS68 example. (Moving the thread!)
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I would but my wife doesn't like to be photographed on the toilet. SORRY. lol
Just replaced a sub-par example of this rare Seated 25c with this peachy PCGS XF45 OGH. I secured this one from DLRC after they accepted my offer on it yesterday. When I logged into my account, I realized that I somehow hadn't purchased a coin from them since the 1870-cc 25c I picked up in 2015. Couldn't be happier to finally have an XF+ example of this tough variety with nice eye appeal.
XF45
Rhedden,
that is really a nice 53 no arrows
Two crusty barnacles from Arco.
1877-CC WB10, PCGS EF45
PCGS EF45+ CAC
Quintessential candidate for a Guess The Grade contest.
And a reconsideration for that matter.
Gorgeous coin!
I didn't used to like the Seated Lib design, but it's grown on me over the years.
Really, reall, really nice.
Here's my new piece - 1859-O half. I think a video captures it best:
https://vimeo.com/716875891
Excellent looking 1859-O half dollar. Congratulations.
RPD WB-106
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
1843 MS63 CAC. She has very nice luster in hand.
1862-S, WB-3, Small wide broken S, Broken 6, XF40. I'm using the original seller's photos (Sunshine Rare Coins) as I couldn't capture the detail.
I recall having an 1862-S half in somewhat worse shape that I took to a coin shop to sell in 1994. Back then, Seated 50c were considered unpopular and not worth collecting by date. I think I got $12 for it. He looked it up on the greysheet to see if it was a better date, and it's had the "common type" price in F-12, just like most of the other coins in the series. I seriously think there were only a handful of people out there who even knew which dates were scarce back in those days.
Purchased last month - NGC AU53
Purchased last Saturday night and on its way - NGC MS62
What a fantastic coin. Just the look I like. I thought I would resize and place it together for a more satisfying viewing experience.
Took a very long time to find this
Mr_Spud
PCGS AU-58, passed through here not long ago...pix courtesy Barberkeys...
I stepped way out of my comfort zone on this purchase, this is my very first seated liberty and my first real "coin" purchase. I have a lot of slabbed bullion and it is pretty and nice but this is the first I bought on eye appeal/toning alone. I feel that toning brings great individuality to the coin rather than blast white. The seller did not do a great job photographing the coin with its strike all the way through face to shoulder so that was kind of a disappointment when I received it and started trying to photograph it for hours on end in every kind of light (with my android) and these are the best I could come up with. In hand this coin has the most vibrant greens that turn in to electric blue in the sunlight and that blemish is not noticeable. Overall I am pleased with this coin and feel the grade is appropriate given the condition. Should I send it in to CAC?
Do you think I should send it in for a true view or have someone here picture it for me... any suggestions?
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for first loving us.
IMO, TruViews play with the color too much. If you want pics that will look just like your coin try putting a couple of lights at 10 and 2, at about the same height as your camera (phone). The lighting is the key.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Here's mine
Available on the BST
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
Mr_Spud
58 CAC with PL surfaces
Accurate pics by @robec
1846 10c PCGS EF-45
I suspect it will be rejected because it has mottled toning similar to that of improperly dipped/washed coins.
Keep this in mind, though, a former PCGS grader posted his only post here to tell me how idiotic I was in suspecting cleaning for sharp breaks in toning on a SLH.
Newp, PC35:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Finally located an 1849-O quarter that matches my set. The True View shows the actual detail level on this one, but it makes the toning look questionable. My photo shows the actual color of the coin, which is natural, but my camera's focus mechanism is on its death bed, so it's blurry. Can't win!
Love the 49-O quarter! A high grade for this issue!
One of the nastiest coins in the set to locate with acceptable surfaces, never mind CAC approval. Your typical certified 1849-O quarter received a mercy grade despite the surfaces.