Quick poll, on a scale of 0-10, how would you rate the eye appeal of this (common) coin?

mercurydimeguy · June 9, 2016 10:08AM

Doing a little research, thanks in advance for your input.

ShadyDave · June 9, 2016 10:17AM

I voted a 7 cause it is a nice coin with appealing color, but a weak strike.

TopographicOceans · June 9, 2016 10:18AM

I voted 6

lkeigwin · June 9, 2016 10:22AM

I figure 7-8.

It has nice surfaces and color going for it. No prominent, ugly spots. Hard to say about the shoulder...commonly rough due to planchet defects difficult to strike-out. The weak O in ONE (and PLU) suggests the shoulder isn't ideal. MER a little weak too, another troublesome spot (opposite the head).

These come pretty nice and often with great color. Looks RB to me, not BN.

Lance.

Shamika · June 9, 2016 10:40AM

I gave it an 8. I love the color and luster, but the weak strike hurts it a bit.

USMarine6 · June 9, 2016 10:50AM

I'm surprised at the br designation myself

braddick · June 9, 2016 10:50AM

Lots of personality. I gave it a ten.

bolivarshagnasty · June 9, 2016 10:54AM

I voted 5 as I see a limited amount of color and the weakly struck O in ONE.

Coppercolor · June 9, 2016 11:14AM

Were this any other date than a 57D, which is literally the most common colorful date/mintmark of the wheat cent series, I would have given it higher than a six.

CoinRaritiesOnline · June 9, 2016 1:02PM

7.

Goldbully · June 9, 2016 1:05PM

Originally posted by: ShadyDave

I voted a 7 cause it is a nice coin with appealing color, but a weak strike.

All of these 57-D's had a weak strike.....am I right?

TopographicOceans · June 9, 2016 1:52PM

Originally posted by: braddick
Lots of personality. I gave it a ten.

Here's some 10's for ya

DCW · June 9, 2016 2:28PM

Looks like Im with the majority with a 7 vote. Some distractions in the field above LIBERTY and the weak "O" on the reverse bring this down from a colorful 8 to a respectable 7.
That being said, I'd pass on this and look for a monster 57-d. You know they're out there.

BG · June 9, 2016 2:49PM

I gave it a 6. Average for the year/date.

Some of mine:

PCGS 66RB

NGC 67* RB

Moldnut · June 9, 2016 2:55PM

gave it a 6. It's ok but didn't knock my socks off.

Bochiman · June 9, 2016 3:17PM

I gave it a 7.

I think the lighting gives a harsher than deserved look, but that did impact how I viewed it.

lordmarcovan · June 9, 2016 7:55PM

I went 8.5, so rounded up to 9. Pretty coin.

PS- in my personal opinion, comparing the OP coin against the two BG posted, I'd rank it equal in eye appeal to his first one (the PCGS 66 RB), and better than the second one (the NGC 67* RB).

Just my two (er, three) cents' worth.

sparky64 · June 9, 2016 9:10PM

I went 7 without looking at any input.

jcping · June 9, 2016 10:00PM

7

oih82w8 · June 9, 2016 10:02PM

I'll give it a five.

Mark · June 9, 2016 10:17PM

I gave it a 7 before reading other posts. But I think I was primarily ranking the picture of the coin rather than the coin by itself.

The results are interesting--it looks close to a normal distribution around 7.

And, I agree with Lord M when ranking the three (pretty) cents pictured in this thread.

MrHalfDime · June 9, 2016 10:47PM

You asked specifically about eye appeal, which encompasses many things, not just toning. Therefore, as much as I like the toning and color, as others have stated, the weakness of strike keeps this no higher than an 8 in my opinion.

ricko · June 9, 2016 11:25PM

4...I like either mint red or chocolate brown...Cheers, RickO

asheland · June 10, 2016 5:53AM

6

johnny9434 · June 11, 2016 2:31AM

5. its ok. jmo

Quick poll, on a scale of 0-10, how would you rate the eye appeal of this (common) coin?

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