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Monster toned 1940 S Walking Liberty Half in Heritage Sale

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    I'd like to see this one in hand.

    Not too fond of it, honestly. A bit dark, and luster is flat.

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    ya, it looks as though it has a bunch of crud on the surfaces. it is probably why they didn't do the normal over-exposed images

    there is obviously some nice color on it though

    at least someone around here with under 500 posts can link an url. image
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    Love the colors on the reverse. almost gives the eagle a 3-D kinda look.

    OT . . . Is this strike typical for a '40-S? . . . Boy is that thing flat ! ! !

    HH
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    I have seen the coin,lots of stuff goin on,but for 588,ok.
    Great coins are not cheap,and cheap coins are not great!
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    My first thought is that the slab has been gassed.
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    rec78rec78 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Too overtoned. Not attractive at all to me. $588?? Way overpriced.


    Bob
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    Looks like it was colored with chalk. I don't like it one bit.
    Let's try not to get upset.
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    Ugly
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    rickoricko ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very ugly....such a shame what tarnish does to a beautiful coin.... Cheers, RickO
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    << <i>Very ugly....such a shame what tarnish does to a beautiful coin.... Cheers, RickO >>



    Even white that thang would be uglee, since it looks like it was struck with pot metal dies.
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    << <i>Looks like it was colored with chalk. I don't like it one bit. >>



    Unlike people, Mama Nature isn't very picky about how she does her thing. Too bad she didn't pick the nicest coin to tone under the best of conditions. Then again, there are some butt ugly man toned coins out there.
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    BillJonesBillJones ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm not so sure. If that color is dull and dead under a light the way it is in the photo, that could just be "fancy corrosion."
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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    DennisHDennisH ✭✭✭✭✭
    To each their own... but not for me.
    When in doubt, don't.
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    One Butt



    << <i>Ugly >>




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    Dark side of the moon coin or could have been in a fire.

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    Someone should have gotten expert photos for last listing! Prob. looks great with the sun on her back.
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    LindeDadLindeDad ✭✭✭✭✭
    Anyone else notice what looks like a staple scratch under the toning?
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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>One Butt



    << <i>Ugly >>




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    Dark side of the moon coin or could have been in a fire. >>



    Or just crappy pix, but you'd think that if it was a killer that HA would have found a way to make the pics show it.
    theknowitalltroll;
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    Environmental Damage when it's that thick, IMO
    Frank Provasek - PCGS Authorized Dealer, Life Member ANA, Member TNA. www.frankcoins.com
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    I'm a toner guy but that one ain't for me.
    Justin From Jersey

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    Too dark and flat for me. Colors are not dramatic either.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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    Dave99BDave99B ✭✭✭✭✭
    I love original toning....this one is very unattractive, IMO. Not for me.

    Dave
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    1940 S Walkers are very weak strikes as a group, worst of all the 1940's coins. The toning is a bit darker thanI prefer.
    Pete
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    I'm not a fan of the lusterless shot the photographer used. I would much rather see the color with the luster.
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    << <i>I'm kinda partial to mine.



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    That Walker is SICK (in a good way!!) lol Color and strike make it EXTRAORDINARY!!! It's GOTTA be a 66!

    Here's mine in a PCGS OGH!! No color but the strike is way above ave. and although it's white---it is lustrous.

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    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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    From the pic provided the toning appears to have etched deeply into the coin's surface.

    Is this the type of corrosion that Weimar White (chemist) has alluded to in previous articles regarding toning?
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    I read this thread when it was first posted but never commented on it. My wife was the buyer and after reading all the negatives about it we sent it to CAC where it received a bean. At this moment it is in Todd's hands being photographed. I will post the pictures when I get them back. My wife likes it and that is all that counts. After 48 years of marriage I have learned to agree with her on most matters.
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    rickoricko ✭✭✭✭✭
    Walkerfan...that is a beautiful 1940 Walker... Cheers, RickO
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    << <i>Walkerfan...that is a beautiful 1940 Walker... Cheers, RickO >>



    Thanks, buddy! image

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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    braddickbraddick ✭✭✭✭✭
    Do you guys remember Alex?

    Yeah, this looks like one of his creations.
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    << <i>I read this thread when it was first posted but never commented on it. My wife was the buyer and after reading all the negatives about it we sent it to CAC where it received a bean. At this moment it is in Todd's hands being photographed. I will post the pictures when I get them back. My wife likes it and that is all that counts. After 48 years of marriage I have learned to agree with her on most matters. >>



    I'll be really interested to see Todd's photos. Good photos make all the difference.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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    << <i>Ugly >>

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    I am looking to very different new pics image
    Could be very surprising.

    Eric

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