Common coins with uncommon qualities

Hydrant · November 1, 2015 4:41AM

Thanks, cameonut2011. I'm always ready to learn something new.

Hydrant · November 1, 2015 4:43AM

Sorry for all the repeats here. Help me out. How do I reply to a post? The EASY way.

rkp · November 1, 2015 5:22AM

Common date.

Common die marriage.

Common grade.

Common toning? Not so much.

lasvegasteddy · November 1, 2015 9:53AM

1965 sms cameo lincoln....I WILL MAKE ONE YET !!!...from raw

this one is currently in the emerald city awaiting the wizards approval

this level of toning on a 1965 sms is very uncommon

Coppercolor · November 1, 2015 10:34AM

keyman64 · November 1, 2015 10:40AM

The 1935 and 1945 are amazing!

Christos · November 1, 2015 10:55AM

Common dates but the color not so much.

asheland · November 1, 2015 2:16PM

I love this thread!

leothelyon · November 1, 2015 4:05PM

Originally posted by: Boosibri
Some coins transcend their rarity or place within their series. Eye appeal is like a fourth dimension which puts common coins to the top of high pedestals.

Comparing eye appeal as the fourth dimension of grading coins is an interesting way to put it.

But here's one of those coins that sits atop a pedestal. Link

Leo

Coinstudy · November 1, 2015 10:43PM

I have a 1953 rosevelt in its black bronze core(no laminate) .Never bothered to photograph the coin because most wouldn't believe it anyway .I have alot of fun with this coin stumpjng others .Lol