Guess the grade and what would you have paid for this Mint State Walker? Grade revealed

MrD · June 10, 2006 12:08AM

I couldn't say no. How strong a buyer would you have been?

twodrhrdtp · June 10, 2006 12:24AM

Easily 6x face

Nice one

50cents · June 10, 2006 12:33AM

58 and $100

CoinResource · June 10, 2006 12:38AM

Can I have it? Gosh thanks!

oreville · June 10, 2006 12:53AM

Looks like a lovely mint state coin perhaps as high as MS-64. The very commonly seen soft strike on the obverse precludes a higher grade.

The mottled toning is breathtaking to me but might be too mottled and too dark for others.

Would I have paid much of a premium for this one? Possibly as much as 10% over published standard values for this coin in MS-64.

Subject to the necessary in-person inspection to confirm.

coinguy1 · June 10, 2006 12:57AM

I would expect a bump in grade for the color, so my guess is MS65, despite the weakness in strike (not wear).

Either way, considering the wonderful color and (questionable sanity of) the buyer

, I would surmise that it brought multiples of 65 "bid", even if it graded less than that. My guess is that it traded for $1100, or approximately MS66 $, regardless of the assigned grade.

<< <i>what would you have paid for this Mint State Walker? >>

I probably would have paid approximately $500 if it grades MS64 and $750 if it grades MS65.

Edited to add: MS64 bid is $116 and MS65 bid is $355. I am quite confident that Oreville's "Possibly as much as 10% over published standard values..." wont buy it.

caitlin · June 10, 2006 1:00AM

Can't guess the grade but from the image I say it was a keeper. Love the colors and well struck too. Congrates.

291fifth · June 10, 2006 1:08AM

Unattractive toning pattern.

jdimmick · June 10, 2006 1:14AM

I would guess Ms-64. Honestly, I am in the minority as I find the strike too weak for my liking.

oreville · June 10, 2006 1:27AM

coinguy: You caught a typo of mine. I meant 100% over MS-64 values. Not 10% over MS-64. That is funny! 10% barely covers the s&h!!!

That would have brought the numbers to around $230.

You are probably right. I would most likely be outbid.

braddick · June 10, 2006 1:31AM

Grade wise? MS64 if the strike was heavily considered, MS65 if it wasn't so much and MS66 if there is luster that is booming under the toning.

Price wise? If you paid anything less than $1,500. you stole the coin IMHO.

MrD · June 10, 2006 1:33AM

Mark
Thank you so much for your feedback. I was begining to think I was crazy for stretching the way I did.

Fairlaneman · June 10, 2006 1:35AM

Not much. The tone is too overwhelming. The strike bothers me also. I doubt if I would even bid. For the long run the coin looks like a loser to me.

Ken

Shamika · June 10, 2006 1:38AM

MS62, but I'd pay 64 money at least.

coinguy1 · June 10, 2006 1:45AM

<< <i>Mark
Thank you so much for your feedback. I was begining to think I was crazy for stretching the way I did.

>>

Dick, you ARE crazy. Please don't let my feedback lead you to believe otherwise.

MrD · June 10, 2006 1:50AM

everyone is a comedian!

WWW · June 10, 2006 2:31AM

Notorious date/mm for weak strikes. MS64: $800.00 and thank you for entering me in your contest.

Nic · June 10, 2006 3:28AM

As I do not want to cut bid yet, I grade it $850. K

segoja · June 10, 2006 4:38AM

Looks like an NGC slab. My guess is they graded it 66* Thye seem to be a little more liberal than PCGS on Walkers.

Without seeing the coin in hand, it looks really nice. My guess is more than 66$$$ what ever that is.

dizzyfoxx · June 10, 2006 5:53AM

What ever you paid for it, it was too much. My recommendation to you is to dump it a.s.a.p. and where better to dump a coin like that??? ...Just send it to me and I'll dispose of it properly for you.

Oh did I forget to mention...

coin Dick!

AZLARRY · June 10, 2006 6:08AM

Gorgeous toning on that walker I like it a lot.

MrD · June 10, 2006 11:28AM

Interesting answers not about the grade but rather the eye appeal and the value. This to me is perhaps one of the prettiest Walkers I have handled. Its very interesting to hear the comments on eye appeal. For those of you that are curious I paid in the $700.00 range. Thank you so much for your imput.

kryptonitecomics · June 10, 2006 11:40AM

I don't think you are burried in that coin at all Dick......it looks fantastic and I personally feel the vibrant colors make for some spectacular eye appeal. I am actually pleased to hear the comments of some as far as a dislike for the toning..............I don't need anymore bidders out there going after the same coins I like so if their are folks that don't like the color on this one....God Bless them

MrD · June 10, 2006 12:40PM

By no means do I think I'm burried. I just find the differing opinions fascinating.

braddick · June 10, 2006 12:47PM

I guess I was too optimistic.

oreville · June 10, 2006 2:25PM

MrD: The picture of the 1940-S half in the slab makes the coin look lighter in appearance than the larger pics. I am sure most of those who did not like the original pics becasue they felt it was too dark and too mottled will be less negative in their opinion than before.

You did fine. I also believe PCGS would cross grade this one if you ever wanted to but in this scenario who cares?

So what did I win?????????

bestclser1 · June 10, 2006 2:30PM

Dick,Great buy on a very nice toned tough date,strike wise walker.I would buy it in a heartbeat,at a profit to you.Lloyd

MrD · June 10, 2006 2:34PM

I think I caught the true eye appeal with the slab picture. In any case I am thrilled with the coin

Guess the grade and what would you have paid for this Mint State Walker? Grade revealed

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