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When a Connecticut has colors like Autumn, it's pretty darn pretty
dizzyfoxx
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Just came across this Connecticut on the bay and I had to do a double-take. Very, very pretty coin!
...There's always time for coin collecting. 
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rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
<< <i>As a collector of little coins, and nothing modern, still I would have to agree with you. I have always liked the Connecticut commem, and even better when toned. >>
I did a double take on that coin too, one day I will add a special Conn to my random box
<< <i>I'm glad to see you back Dizzy, yet you had far better taste in commems before the body snatchers podded you!
I know, I know. I think one major issue today as opposed to six or seven years ago, is that there are so few monsters left out there for the picking. I can remember going to shows and seeing many beautiful examples to choose from. I've really come to appreciate a nice white coin with original skin and strong luster. I think it's definitely a different phenomena in terms of enjoying a specific look of a given coin, but they really be just as beautiful and striking in their own way. Having said that, my mailman just delivered two coins. One is a 1853 California Gold Fractional 50c BG-409 (beautiful gold coin) and the other is a Gettysburg commem with beautiful obverse rim toning and plenty of luster. The color of the rim toning isn't as off the charts rainbow that I'm use to, but very very attractive nonetheless.