It just doesn't look the same....

lowcountrycoinut

I was looking at the Heritage Summer FUN auction lots and saw a pretty toned 1832 Bust Quarter in a rattler holder. It is lot 7628, which is part of the non-live portion of the sale. Sorry, I am clueless when it comes to linking. Anyway, I looked at the prices realized section for coins with the same grade (AU-55) and found the same coin being sold on August 14, 2006....same holder, same cert. Yet, the coin doesn't look the same in the images. Lot 7628 seems much sharper and the toning is prettier. Is it just an improvement in photography technology, or am I missing something? If anyone can provide the links I would be very grateful.

BaronVonBaugh

I think its mostly different lighting.

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lowcountrycoinut

BVB
Thank you for the links. I guess it just shows that you really need to see the coin in hand before bidding.

Timbuk3

Yep, just the lighting !!!