Rainbow toned 1893 Columbian that just came in.

Russ · March 7, 2003 8:25AM

Got this one in today:

Very large images here:

Very large obverse.

Very large reverse.

Looking at this coin from my very newbie experience with toning, I think it's the real deal.

The colors seem to be in the correct order, are "part" of the planchet and the transition seems smooth. The colors on some the lettering as well as the denticles are different than the colors on the fields. Plus, it just seems to have the right "look". I believe this is album toning.

Of course, I could be completely wrong. Wouldn't be the first time.

BTW, the coin is AU as near as I can tell.

Russ, NCNE

paigowjohnny · March 7, 2003 8:32AM

Only an AU...piker...

seriously though...that's purty

danglen · March 7, 2003 8:38AM

Russ,

I love the toning. No AT on this one. Looks like you got a great deal on this one (if it's the same Columbian you posted about last week).

Good for you!!!

mbbiker · March 7, 2003 8:43AM

Nice coin, sweet deal if it's the same one as last week.

fivecents · March 7, 2003 8:43AM

Beautiful coin Russ. The toning flows over and inbetween the letters on the obverse which can be a bad sign. On the reverse the toning does not flow over the letters but is inside the letters which is a good sign. Anybody else have any thoughts ?

Paul

Russ · March 7, 2003 8:44AM

Yep, it's the one I posted last week.

Russ, NCNE

airplanenut · March 7, 2003 8:46AM

Great coin! I really love those colors!

Russ · March 7, 2003 8:47AM

Here's the original thread with the images from the auction.

Russ, NCNE

Dog97 · March 7, 2003 8:53AM

Glad you liked your coin, Russ. I just got a coin from the same seller in today and really like it.

Russ · March 7, 2003 8:57AM

Dog,

He also had a Frankie closing the same day that I laid in a snipe on, thought I had it, but a cruel forum member hit the button a split second after I did!

Russ, NCNE

stujoe · March 7, 2003 9:47AM

Nice looking coin. I am glad you posted it after you got it. I was thinking it would look similar to your pictures. When I looked at the auction ones, it looked like the gamma correction was a little off. I definitely like it!

DanC · March 7, 2003 9:50AM

Saw it in person this afternoon. Very nice coin. It's better in person.

Russ · March 7, 2003 11:59AM

Bump for the night shift.

BTW, the seller on this one is a forum member, "Sadysta" or something like that. He doesn't have any more nice stuff, though, so just ignore his auctions.

Russ, NCNE

Lori · March 7, 2003 12:23PM

My "AT" Columbian is at ANACS and we will see what they say. I should have the results along with 6 other toned coins by Friday. I can't wait! I still like the colors and the coin.

Lori

Bear · March 7, 2003 12:26PM

Cmon Russ, I just painted that commem only 3 days ago. Why the paint isnt even dry yet.

Better send it to me ,right away, for disposal.

PhillyJoe · March 7, 2003 12:36PM

Nice one, Russ. Sadysta1 (Tom) is one of the good guys. Lives less than 2 miles from my house but we've only spoken via PM's. Trying to get together for Baltimore but our schedules are different

Joe

gmarguli · March 7, 2003 12:56PM

Lori, I've got one that looks identical to that top photo. It's in an NGC slab with the prooflike designation. Yours looks kind of prooflike.

Lori · March 7, 2003 1:14PM

The pictures are misleading. They are of the same coin. The top shows the deep color but the bottom shows the wear on the coin. I just dont want it to come back as AT.

Lori

Mrpawn · March 7, 2003 1:46PM

Looks a whole lot better than the grey ones that I always seem to run across. Great catch!

Rainbow toned 1893 Columbian that just came in.

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