Grade vs. Color -- Need Advice

FrattLaw · April 13, 2003 9:22AM

Okay I have a question for everyone not only fans of toning.

I picked up a 22-D PCGS MS63 toned Peace $ today @ Anaheim

I have this NGC MS-65 already.

The 65 is clearly a better strike and less marks. Luster is a little better on the 63. The reverse of the 63 is blast white, while the 65 has mottled toning like that seen on the obverse on the reverse as well.

What should I do? I like both, but for color the 63 is nicer. There's a big jump in registry points from a 63 to a 65.

Keep the more colorful coin or the better coin?

Michael

lordmarcovan · April 13, 2003 9:25AM

In this case, I would go for the 65, since you mentioned it's for a Registry set. The 63 is certainly superior in eye appeal, but not by a big enough margin to offset the two grade points, IMHO.

FC57Coins · April 13, 2003 9:26AM

Why not keep both? A 22d in MS63 isn't that expensive is it? - that way you can have your cake and eat it too

wingedliberty · April 13, 2003 9:27AM

Michael:
You obviously love both coins, so keep both. I learned a long time ago that duplicates are ok, each coin is unique and has its own character. There is nothing wrong with doubles, in fact , I have three Merc sets and am pursuing a forth. I just completed my Peace dollars and am starting another set.
The worst thing you can do is part with a coin that you are attached to.

Brian

DCAMFranklin · April 13, 2003 9:27AM

Keep the 65.

nwcs · April 13, 2003 9:44AM

When I have a 63 and a 65 and the 63 is more eye appealing but not by a great degree, I'll sell the 63 and keep the 65. But if the 63 is outstanding and the 65 is average, I'll keep the 63.

lordmarcovan · April 13, 2003 10:07AM

<< <i>Why not keep both? A 22d in MS63 isn't that expensive is it? - that way you can have your cake and eat it too >>

Probably the best advice. Keep the 65 registered, but enjoy the 63 for its own sake.

Dog97 · April 13, 2003 10:22AM

In my own Morgan Reg Set I use the most colorful example but I'm low in the rankings. If anybody says anything about it I just click on the "Build Best Set" button and my blast whites and DMPLs kick in my points raise quite a bit. For some slots I have 3 coins registered.

MrEureka · April 13, 2003 10:26AM

Dip them both and keep the one that comes out best?

FrattLaw · April 13, 2003 11:28AM

Well I guess I'll keep both. Thanks for advice, I knew the consensus would be to keep both, but I had to ask.

Thanks for helping me decide,

Michael

wayneherndon · April 13, 2003 11:50AM

I think you should keep the 65 and sell me the 63!

WH

coinkat · April 13, 2003 11:52AM

Good decision...remember coins are to enjoy and collect what you like (even if that means having some dups).

ksteelheader · April 13, 2003 11:40PM

Keep both...............Ken

MadMonk · April 13, 2003 11:48PM

Keep them both!!!!!!!!

Baley · April 14, 2003 12:58AM

of course keep both! but to be more helpful, I would have to ask why you want a 22-D, to look at or to profit from, do you derive more enjoyment from higher numbers or eye appeal (the 63 IMO has more), and do you consider the numbers on the slab accurate or off by point or half point? Is it for a registry, and do you care for the points? Also, how much did each cost, and how much do you think you can sell each for. Actually, you don't have to answer those for me, but for you, and that will help you make decisions such as this.

Grade vs. Color -- Need Advice

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