Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and ANA Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Also won the PNG's Robert Friedberg Award for "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," Available now from Whitman or Amazon.
Have to agree. "Credible original looking now" is the best we can hope for in high grade pre 1800 type. This looks fine. So does mine; I'd bet the cost on it, but not my life, or reputation.
@Broadstruck said:
Nice example and I wouldn't mind finding that in my Xmas stocking!
As to being fully original... Well we all like to speculate that every nicely toned coin might be.
Unless it was in your possession for 223 years there's no way to really know if it's original or secondary.
Just as an example... I own a very attractive fully toned coin that I was able to trace to a 40 year old auction in which it was dipped blast white.
@Baley said:
Have to agree. "Credible original looking now" is the best we can hope for in high grade pre 1800 type. This looks fine. So does mine; I'd bet the cost on it, but not my life, or reputation.
Very good point . I think very few 200 year old coins are actually 100% original in toning/color .
Even a 100 years ago before modern dip solution silver coins where submerged in cyanide.
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I've been looking for a nice XF45 example of one of these for quite some time too, so I know exactly how patient you've been and how great it must feel finally to get a good one. Congrats, man!
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you really got a nice coin there, I saw this in the auction and had been watching flowing hair dollars the past year or so as I would like to aquire one. Chased a couple of 58's, but they went stratospheric and others in past auctions didn't do much for me. I did not attend Baltimore this year because I had really nothing to sell to make the trip worth while. The stacks photo's did not do this coin justice, (to your benefit obviously). Seeing the video, I realize what truly a nice coin it is. Any congrats on a great purchase!!
After seeing the larger size pics I just am amazed by the beautifully intricate and lace-like toning pattern which appears on the cheek and neck of MS Liberty.
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Well done, it's a beauty
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Wow, she is a beauty and definitely one I would be proud to own.
Congrats on your pickup.
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I'll never be happy with mine now.
Gorgeous piece. It sure looks undergraded to me, but maybe that is just because it is oozing with eye appeal. Congrats!
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Abosutly stunning
Lovely detail. Congrats, treat her well!
Wonderful!
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Beautiful piece. The definition of eye candy should include this photo. Congratulations.
Very Nice!
Holy Mackerel what a catch. Hope the ocean isn't fished out so the rest of us have a chance some day.
That is a beautiful example.
Congrats for sure.
Nice nice coin.
Nice example and I wouldn't mind finding that in my Xmas stocking!
As to being fully original... Well we all like to speculate that every nicely toned coin might be.
Unless it was in your possession for 223 years there's no way to really know if it's original or secondary.
Just as an example... I own a very attractive fully toned coin that I was able to trace to a 40 year old auction in which it was dipped blast white.
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous.
Have to agree. "Credible original looking now" is the best we can hope for in high grade pre 1800 type. This looks fine. So does mine; I'd bet the cost on it, but not my life, or reputation.
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Beautiful, congratulations!
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I appreciate your generous giveaway. Neat addition.
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Wonderful pickup! Finding (and being able to afford) your dream coin is never a simple proposition. I love hearing stories like this.
Magnificent!
Really nice, congrats!
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Without a doubt, that coin will make you very happy. Congratulations!
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Congratulations on an incredible coin.... If it were mine, I would sleep with it under my pillow every night....Cheers, RickO
That's beautiful.
Can't let this go without saying congratulations.
Great coin.
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Someday, I could see selling off my entire collection and hunting one coin as nice. Here’s my coin collection! You really have me thinking, why wait.
That is a great addition. Fantastic.
Best place to buy !
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thats a very nice pick up, congrats on a wonderful coin
That's a wonderful showpiece coin! Very nice!
I knew it would happen.
put a little tarn-x on that one and you might have something. just kidding! nice coin. congrats.
just think...all that time searching and she was out there.
I've been looking for a nice XF45 example of one of these for quite some time too, so I know exactly how patient you've been and how great it must feel finally to get a good one. Congrats, man!
Congratulations Senator wonderful piece, what state do you represent?
Updated with video now that the coin is in hand. Check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0echEINI1eA
Thanks for posting the video, it really brings out the luster and the depth of strike. Simply a beautiful dollar!
I agree. I think this is a lock 58...and eye appeal wise it outshines low UNC coins I have seen. Really in love with it
What's not to like about an original (beautiful) coin! Well done!! I wish she was mine!!!
Senator,
you really got a nice coin there, I saw this in the auction and had been watching flowing hair dollars the past year or so as I would like to aquire one. Chased a couple of 58's, but they went stratospheric and others in past auctions didn't do much for me. I did not attend Baltimore this year because I had really nothing to sell to make the trip worth while. The stacks photo's did not do this coin justice, (to your benefit obviously). Seeing the video, I realize what truly a nice coin it is. Any congrats on a great purchase!!
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That is really lovely.
Well done.
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Lovely! Trying to figure out the reason for choosing Satie as your theme!?
After seeing the larger size pics I just am amazed by the beautifully intricate and lace-like toning pattern which appears on the cheek and neck of MS Liberty.
It was one of the free options in YouTube...and at least classical. Plus Satie is pretty cool.
Love the video - it really displays the luster and detail. So much more revealing (naturally) than the pics. What a great coin!
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Beautiful coin. One I would love to own. So hard to find in this condition.
Very nice !!!!