Poll: Which of these coins do you like better? (White vs toned ms-66's)

TheLiberator · January 12, 2008 6:08AM

Coin A has a white front and minimal toning on the back:

Coin B has much more toning all around so I took a few pics of it from different angles:

I have some dupes and I can't decide which I like better. (I like them both!) They are both NGC ms-66's. Let me know your thoughts!

On the toner, the top two pics are the straight on shots. On toned coins, I always like to show the straight on as well as the angled because I hate being mislead myself when someone only shows the angled, bright colored views.

Whatcha think?

Bochiman · January 12, 2008 6:15AM

Neither (I don't like V nickels really) but the cracks add character to them.
I would, if I needed to (type set), keep the 2nd (toned) one. More character for a drab coin design.

TheLiberator · January 12, 2008 6:24AM

<< <i>Neither (I don't like V nickels really) but the cracks add character to them.
I would, if I needed to (type set), keep the 2nd (toned) one. More character for a drab coin design. >>

thanks!

What about fans of V nickels? Which do YOU like?

UtahCoin · January 12, 2008 6:26AM

I like the white one!

BR2055 · January 12, 2008 6:27AM

I like em toned!

ricko · January 12, 2008 6:45AM

I like the white one... (is anyone surprised??)

Cheers, RickO

keez · January 12, 2008 7:51AM

Coin A

TheLiberator · January 12, 2008 8:06AM

Hmm...this is an interesting lesson! I figured people would like the toned one better but the white one is clearly winning!

sonoranmonsoon · January 12, 2008 8:13AM

I would have voted none of the above, but you left out that option. Oh well, I guess I am only left with "You Suck" option. They all look beautiful!!!

garsmith · January 12, 2008 8:16AM

I like coins with minimal toning so I picked #1

TheLiberator · January 12, 2008 9:57AM

<< <i> Oh well, I guess I am only left with "You Suck" option. They all look beautiful!!! >>

Ahh..thanks. I think that is my first "you suck."

Thanks?! hahaha

Raybo · January 12, 2008 10:09AM

<< <i>Hmm...this is an interesting lesson! I figured people would like the toned one better but the white one is clearly winning! >>

You are correct sir!
Nice looking NT coins are to my taste, so coin B for me.

Ray

TwoKopeiki · January 12, 2008 10:13AM

I love toners, but this particular one just doesn't do anything for me. I went with "A"

SilverEagles92 · January 12, 2008 10:13AM

I love the color of the reverse of coin A. If the whole coin looked like that, it would be the winner hands down for me. BUT, the obverse of coin A bores me.

The overall look of coin B is superior to the overall look of coin A, in my opinion. Therefore, I chose coin B.

DoubleEagle59 · January 12, 2008 10:27AM

coin A

ebaytrader · January 12, 2008 10:42AM

Wes, the 1st coin is nicer simply for the better luster of the two even tho the 2nd coin has marginally cleaner surfaces. (Assuming that the photos depict each coin equally). The toning adds nothing to either coin, imho.

dbldie55 · January 12, 2008 10:47AM

Coin A has a better strike. Look at the stars on the obverse and left ear of corn on the reverse.

MidLifeCrisis · January 12, 2008 3:17PM

<< <i>I love toners, but this particular one just doesn't do anything for me. I went with "A" >>

From these pics, I have to agree with TwoKopeiki. In hand, I might change my mind.