Does this qualify as a "moose"?

toyz4geo

Hi all,
I just picked this one up at a local show yesterday. It is a bit dark in hand but has some great colors. I especially like the fact that our hosts encapsulated it with the reverse on the front side of the slab.











Moose or at least moose like??

joeykoins

Hi, Definitely NOT a moose! Nice series,but too dark for my blood.

lcoopie

if you are selling on ebay
yes

if you are selling on the BST here
no

lasvegasteddy

i think moose range coins are more the neon ones that scream it
sweet example

Broadstruck

The qualifications are in the eye of the beholder...

That being said one collectors moose might be another collectors moose dropping!

joeykoins

<< <i>The qualifications are in the eye of the beholder...

That being said one collectors moose might be another collectors moose dropping! >>

PerryHall

Way too dark for me.

renomedphys

If you have to ask...

devious

Nice coin. My avatar coin is/was a MS65FBL, sold to my son for 66.50 and he turned around and sold it via HA for $630.00 back in January. So Franklin toners do have a pretty decent market when the right one comes around.

crypto79

no

Staircoins

Looks like it might be hard to capture the color of this coin through the slab. Might be nice if it had been True-Viewed when submitted.

Appears to be pretty dark though.

kryptonitecomics

It looks pretty nice and I am sure with the right photo's with the coin properly lit some might call it a moose but I think the grade holds it back

bestclser1

Not close,but could be a nice coin with right pics!

johnny9434

moose is not the word i had for it but it will do

WoodenJefferson

In the Official* UN-offical Chat Board Lingo definition:

Moose - An incredible coin, usually one that grades MS/PR-67 or higher or a coin with astounding eye-appeal

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NewParadigm

I wouldn't be surprised with the right pics it could qualify as a moose.

mkman123

way too dark and I don't like it

braddick

I'm hoping with those colors the luster is blazing.

Attractive coin no matter what the title.

SkyMan

Potentially with the right picture(s) it could be. The technical grade obviously holds it back, but the coin is a 1958-P, and I suspect most people looking at the coin are thinking it's a D, as the toning pattern is MUCH more reminiscent of a D mint toning pattern. Of course, given the rainbow ring, it also could be assisted. If it is not assisted then it truly could move into the baby moose range for a 1958-P. I'd also need to see a better image of the obverse to get a better idea of the toning on that side.

TURBO

Please define "Moose"??

djdilliodon

<< <i>Potentially with the right picture(s) it could be. The technical grade obviously holds it back, but the coin is a 1958-P, and I suspect most people looking at the coin are thinking it's a D, as the toning pattern is MUCH more reminiscent of a D mint toning pattern. Of course, given the rainbow ring, it also could be assisted. If it is not assisted then it truly could move into the baby moose range for a 1958-P. I'd also need to see a better image of the obverse to get a better idea of the toning on that side. >>

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While not on the holder I'm seeing a D mint mark. If it was a P mint coin I would say it has a shot at a baby moose. For a 58 D though not even close. To dark and the colors just don't pop enough. Either way it's still a nice coin .

toyz4geo

<< <i>In the Official* UN-offical Chat Board Lingo definition:

Moose - An incredible coin, usually one that grades MS/PR-67 or higher or a coin with astounding eye-appeal >>



Thanks for the info and the link to the Official* UN-official Chat Board Lingo link.

Thanks also to everyone for the comments. I know it is not the type of coin that would appeal to everyone..to me it kinda pops...but not POPS.

Here is a closer shot of the obverse....kinda blah & mottled, I'm glad it is on the back side of the slab.



The person I purchased it from said he had submitted it himself. Said it was a mint set coin and he was not sure if it would be body bagged because of the toning. It just caught my eye when I was looking through his case, he priced it between a 64 and 65 according to the PCGS Price Guide, and I figured....why not.

I too thought it was a D, but careful inspection confirms it is indeed a Philly coin.

George

lcoopie

I was told this is a moose reverse and I would agree.

SkyMan

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<< <i>Potentially with the right picture(s) it could be. The technical grade obviously holds it back, but the coin is a 1958-P, and I suspect most people looking at the coin are thinking it's a D, as the toning pattern is MUCH more reminiscent of a D mint toning pattern. Of course, given the rainbow ring, it also could be assisted. If it is not assisted then it truly could move into the baby moose range for a 1958-P. I'd also need to see a better image of the obverse to get a better idea of the toning on that side. >>

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While not on the holder I'm seeing a D mint mark. If it was a P mint coin I would say it has a shot at a baby moose. For a 58 D though not even close. To dark and the colors just don't pop enough. Either way it's still a nice coin . >>



I was looking at that area BEFORE I made my previous post. What I think you are seeing as a D appears to me as a toning break. It is up and to the left of where the D should be located.

Seeing the obverse, I would definitely say it is not a moose. Still, nice toning for a P mint.

johnny9434

<< <i>Please define "Moose"?? >>

Moose - An incredible coin, usually one that grades MS/PR-67 or higher or a coin with astounding eye-appeal

lasvegasteddy

<< <i>I was told this is a moose reverse and I would agree.



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put me in the list to offer to when you go to sell...

btw
no need to ask if it's a moose...you know it...