***4 nicely toned coins from Long Beach...lots of pics
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All photos taken in regular old daylight, Seattle about 3PM (overcast at the time...what a shock!).
ZERO photo messing.
This Buff courtesy of Bruce Braga Rare Coins. He also had an unbelievable toned Kennedy, but I've been looking for a pretty Buff. This one has very nice luster, and distinctly different toning on the obverse versus reverse...which I always like. PCGS MS64
This IHC courtesy of Northeast Numismatics. The pics are pretty good, but I couldn't quite capture the true pop of the violet hues. A very bright coin with lots of flash. PCGS PR64RB
This Washie courtesy of Ray Hinkelman (Eye Appealing Coins). It was tough to image and daylight really doesn't do it justice. Under a halogen it just glows with an intense contrast between gun metal blue/aqua and vivid amber rims. But I didn't have a halogen, so this is what you get. This one just has a really wild look to it. PCGS MS65
This seated quarter also from Ray H. Another one that was tough for me to image, and I completely failed to capture the luster. I swear this thing has MS luster which makes the pastel colors jump...and there's significantly more blue/violet than I could capture. Oh well. It's very pleasing to look at and I think PQ for the grade...for what it's worth. PCGS AU55
Needless to say, my whole "strict Box of 20" resolution has gone up in smoke.
ZERO photo messing.
This Buff courtesy of Bruce Braga Rare Coins. He also had an unbelievable toned Kennedy, but I've been looking for a pretty Buff. This one has very nice luster, and distinctly different toning on the obverse versus reverse...which I always like. PCGS MS64
This IHC courtesy of Northeast Numismatics. The pics are pretty good, but I couldn't quite capture the true pop of the violet hues. A very bright coin with lots of flash. PCGS PR64RB
This Washie courtesy of Ray Hinkelman (Eye Appealing Coins). It was tough to image and daylight really doesn't do it justice. Under a halogen it just glows with an intense contrast between gun metal blue/aqua and vivid amber rims. But I didn't have a halogen, so this is what you get. This one just has a really wild look to it. PCGS MS65
This seated quarter also from Ray H. Another one that was tough for me to image, and I completely failed to capture the luster. I swear this thing has MS luster which makes the pastel colors jump...and there's significantly more blue/violet than I could capture. Oh well. It's very pleasing to look at and I think PQ for the grade...for what it's worth. PCGS AU55
Needless to say, my whole "strict Box of 20" resolution has gone up in smoke.
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In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
<< <i>Wow I love that 1891
The seller of the Buffalo Nickel, Bruce Braga is a nice guy with some interesting toned coins. His prices tend to be high sometimes though.
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TomB, thanks, it's good to know some backstory.....given the date/mint, I really didn't care about the grade, just the pretty and unusual color. A 2 point upgrade is pretty unusual going to PCGS...did you submit it to PCI or did you buy it that way?
Slammer,Nice toners.You need a gem monster Morgan too though
bestclser1, I know, but I'm trying to branch out these days...
The seller of the Buffalo Nickel, Bruce Braga is a nice guy with some interesting toned coins. His prices tend to be high sometimes though.
JSsson, I agree with you that Bruce is a nice guy and he put up with me fondling many of his coins. Needless to say, I paid waaay over sheet for my Buff....but I also don't think it is a sheet coin by any stretch so I was happy to do it.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
...and to think, you and I met at the Long Beach show and didn't even realize it.
<< <i>I bought the coin in the PCI MS63 holder and sold it to a fellow forum member with the guarantee that it would upgrade to at least MS65 on crossover at PCGS on the first try, which it did.
you have a killer eye my friend.
I hope all is well on your end, things are good here in this part of CT
Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
Nice pickups!!