New Batch of Commem Newps

erickso1 · January 23, 2013 11:46PM

Just got photos back from Messydesk on my new batch of new commems. Some you've seen me post, some you haven't. I've been acquiring this batch over the last three months and finally got around to getting them all photo'd by Messy.

Grades should be on the images.

Here are my quick notes on them.

Monroe and Vancouver - both have very flashy luster and light color, pretty color. Both picked up from Broadstruck
Elgin - original toning on the obverse with underlying luster. Very much fits in with a good portion of my group. Reverse is blast white and super frosty. From Broadstruck
Boone - pretty, light peripheral toning. Very pleasing to the eye. Picked up from Full Eagle Rare Coins
Long Island - tab toned with very pretty blues and reds and purples. May be a bit dark for some, but I think it is wonderful. Picked up from Mark Feld
Norse ( 64+) - Just an awesome look. Picked up from HLRC
Lexington - A coin that you have to see in hand to appreciate as the toning and luster combine to make the coin glow in hand. From Broadstruck
Pilgrim - Great strike, great luster, very pretty, vibrant peripheral toning. Picked up from NFC coins.
Bridgeport - Flashy with peripheral reds and pinks. Pretty coin. Picked up from Ebay.
Iowa - Original, golds and greens. Picked it up from Shane (kyrptonitecomics) raw on Ebay.

As always, and all opinions and thoughts/feedback is always welcome.

TomB · January 24, 2013 12:00AM

That Bridgeport is really outstanding. They don't typically come with that look.

JJM · January 24, 2013 12:36AM

Ive always loved the Monroe Rev !, and yeah, that Bridgeport is sweet!

shorecoll · January 24, 2013 12:53AM

The Bridgeport is nice, but I think my favorite is the Vancouver, followed by the Norse. The toning on the Norse makes it look tough like a Viking should.

johnny9434 · January 24, 2013 5:21AM

nice commems

morgansforever · January 24, 2013 5:28AM

Nice group of commems. The Bridgeport is quite attractive, so is the Norse.

shish · January 24, 2013 5:43AM

I love the Pilgram, Norse, and Bridgeport. I don't care for the Monroe due to the two reed marks on the cheek.

MarkInDavis · January 24, 2013 6:24AM

I really like the Pilgrim.

tradedollarnut · January 24, 2013 6:26AM

Sign me up for the Norse

BryceM · January 24, 2013 6:47AM

I like the Norse and the Pilgrim, but I don't think I've ever seen a Pilgrim I didn't like.

Barndog · January 24, 2013 7:40AM

I have found it very difficult to find a Lexington with attractive toning. The toning usually found on these issues is plain and blah looking. Yours is exceptional. Congratulations.

erickso1 · January 24, 2013 9:32AM

Thanks for all the feedback. I appreciate it. It's always fun to see what other peoples likes and dislikes are. Everyone has unique tastes and with a diverse group of coins it's fun to see what appeals to each individual, or for that matter doesn't appeal.

CommemDude · January 26, 2013 5:32AM

Beautiful LI and Norse, and the whole collection is attractive and interesting as a result of the distinctive toning on each coin.

New Batch of Commem Newps

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