Okay, what do you guys think of this 1893 Columbian?

Russ · February 23, 2003 10:30AM

Just picked it off on eBay. I've been wanting one of these for a while, and thought the toning on this one looks pretty cool, and also real.

All comments welcomed, even criticism.

Russ, NCNE

MadMarty · February 23, 2003 10:31AM

Yummy!!

Bear · February 23, 2003 10:33AM

Real bad russ, I will offer three times face value just to help you out.

Are you going for a commem set?

FC57Coins · February 23, 2003 10:34AM

Looks like nice original skin Russ - good catch! - Kinda looks like a hippie version of Kennedy if you have enough brewskies or margaritas in ya

stujoe · February 23, 2003 10:39AM

Well, it depends on whether you are a dealer or collector.

I like it quite a bit. Nice toning. Subtle yet colorful and overall the coin itself looks nice too. I would like to see a picture of it when you get it because you take better pictures than that one.

mommam17 · February 23, 2003 10:54AM

Looks like a real nice coin. Seems to be worth alot more than what you paid. Let us know how it looks and if you get it certified.

danglen · February 23, 2003 11:21AM

Russ,

For a change, I like it a bunch

Looks like a great score. Those 93s can get a bit pricey in the higher grades!

DHeath · February 23, 2003 11:23AM

It's a looker. I love those guys. That was my first "coin", a gift from my Grandfather in 1961.

DanC · February 23, 2003 11:25AM

hmmmm.... nice toning.

We'll have to compare eh? Mine's an 1892 - more rim-toned, an no reds.

Nic · February 23, 2003 11:28AM

Looks VERY nice...and real. K

BillJones · February 23, 2003 11:50AM

If the luster is there, this looks like a nice coin.

Here's my Columbian, which PCGS undergraded as MS-63.

stman · February 23, 2003 11:54AM

Looks like a nice decent coin. No question on the toning imo.

mdwoods · February 23, 2003 11:57AM

Hmmm? I think you better send that baby to me for a couple months to make sure it is the real thing.

IrishMike · February 23, 2003 11:59AM

That is unusual toning for a Columbian, you usually see darker toning around the rims when you see colors like that. The colors look very bright for toning I usually see on Columbians. Let us know what it looks like in person.

mbbiker · February 23, 2003 6:31PM

looks nice but dosn't look real, usually these are toned alot darker than the one you posted

Gemini · February 23, 2003 7:29PM

I have always admired these and they are nice to see in high grade.
The photo is not that sharp and I also would like to see one of your nice photo shots of it.
I hope it looks as good as one of your beautiful Liberty Walkers.

LucyBop · February 23, 2003 7:56PM

Very unusual toning on a Columbian... It's nice!!!

Morganluver · February 23, 2003 10:34PM

Nice coin and IrishMike is right, they usually have darker blues and purples.

MadMonk · February 23, 2003 10:46PM

I like it. Very collectable!

keets · February 24, 2003 12:23AM

......looks AU to me. rub on the hair at the forehead, below the ear in the center of the coin and on the cheekbone---all obverse highpoints. the sails on the reverse lack detail. from the scan it appears to be a lightly circulated coin which has been cleaned and allowed to retone---either with or without help. very common for the issue and easily found for about $10.

al h.

dorkkarl · February 24, 2003 1:54AM

obv. not well -struck, rev pretty well struck - its usually the rev. that is the weaker side, in my observation. not crazy about the color. recommend you check the rim of this coin when you get it - if the rim is not pretty danged dark (from album contact ), i'd be suspicious.

K s

Russ · February 24, 2003 1:57AM

Keets,

It is AU, good eye. I wouldn't mind picking up a few more of these in AU. Can you tell me where I can get them for $10?

Russ, NCNE

keets · February 24, 2003 3:18AM

hey russ

is the one you have pictured already holdered? grey sheet AU is between $10-$20 ask/bid. they should be available at shows if you look around. most that i see are either washed clean and without color/luster or have the brown-gold toning that isn't very attractive.

you seem to have a good eye and a knack for finding nice coins in what i like to call the "jump off grade" where they are affordable and still quite nice. with columbian's that would be MS63-64 . that would fit nicely with your 64 walkers which rock the house.

al h.

Okay, what do you guys think of this 1893 Columbian?

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