I'm in love.....what do you think? *just received the coin

coinsarefun · June 16, 2008 5:01AM

And I'm still in love

I did make a mistake though..its NGC not PCGS

Stefanie

****Original post***

I'll get a reverse image soon.
Tell me what you think. Be honest

1957-D MS66 NGC corrected

Stefanie

newbiecollector · June 16, 2008 5:05AM

Hope you don't take this wrong Stefanie..............but I find it hard to believe the toning is natural.

I'm no expert of course but it puts me off.

SpaceMonkey · June 16, 2008 5:10AM

it's kinda cool... in a Peter Max sorta way.

-sm

doh · June 16, 2008 5:10AM

Not my cup of tea, but all that matters is that you dig it.

Newcomp103 · June 16, 2008 5:12AM

Aw shucks....I thought there was going to be a picture of me!

It reminds me of cotton candy at a summertime fair!

PQMorgans · June 16, 2008 5:14AM

<< Hope you don't take this wrong Stefanie..............but I find it hard to believe the toning is natural. >>

Doesn't this make it NT ? 1957-D MS66 "PCGS"

I believe toners are for those of us with an artistic side, we see beauty, where other do not

Elcontador · June 16, 2008 5:16AM

Doesn't this make it NT ? 1957-D MS66 "PCGS

NO!

speety · June 16, 2008 5:18AM

<< 

<< Hope you don't take this wrong Stefanie..............but I find it hard to believe the toning is natural. >>

Doesn't this make it NT ? 1957-D MS66 "PCGS"

I believe toners are for those of us with an artistic side, we see beauty, where other do not

>>

Nope, makes it MA (market acceptable) or at least PA (PCGS Acceptable).

MadMarty · June 16, 2008 5:20AM

It's kinda nice in a FUGLY kind of way!!

BECOKA · June 16, 2008 5:22AM

I like it and I think the toning looks very natural.

You might want to cut back on the caffeine though. Seems a bit blurred.

COALPORTER · June 16, 2008 5:26AM

it reminds me of the Tide NASCAR.

MrMag · June 16, 2008 5:36AM

colors look a little too psychedelic to be natural... but then again, I've been wrong before (only once though).

19Lyds · June 16, 2008 5:43AM

Coins can and do tone this way naturally. The broken pattern of the toning is one clue I look for. It has the appearance of a natural skin if you will. Some coins of this genre tone with this type of pattern in deep browns and sometimes blacks so I do not see it as anything except NT.

Think about an oil slick. Sometimes the colors reflected in that slick are not readilty apparent until the light hits it just the right way. Then the colors blossom in front of you. The same is true of coins. The surfaces can appear dark and ugly until the light is cast at just the right angle to present all the colors that are actually there.

I think Stefanie's coin is as NT as they get but I personally do not care for that particular pattern. Thats not to say it isn't a nice coin because it is, it's just not MY coin.

Stefanie, is the reverse a stark white?

TwoSides2aCoin · June 16, 2008 5:50AM

Love is blind.

but I'm still for ya as a collector, Stefanie.
I've been known to be ANTI TONING.
It happens. People fall in love and silver reacts violently.

pennyannie · June 16, 2008 6:02AM

I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am in search of 5 different awesome toned coins now. A lot of color thrown in a group of blast white coins brings a smile across my face.

Broadstruck · June 16, 2008 6:06AM

Thankfully it's sonically sealed... so your safe to get your groove on!

Robb · June 16, 2008 6:26AM

I like it! I have this Lincoln that I refer to as Groovy, Man. My scaaner doesn't pick up the pinkish hues very well but you get the idea.

ricko · June 16, 2008 6:31AM

If you are happy with it Stefanie, that is all that matters... pay no mind to me (as he walks off, softly humming 'dip, dip, dippity doo)

Cheers, RickO

coinsarefun · June 16, 2008 6:32AM

I have to use the sellers pictures for now until I
get it.
I never liked the bright toned coins, I prefer the
muted colors. For some reason this one screamed
my name

I also think the image may have been juiced a wee bit.

Stefanie

PerryHall · June 16, 2008 6:35AM

Since you asked, I don't much care for it. Those dark colors look weird and unnatural.

jfoot13 · June 16, 2008 6:39AM

My first thought was Mad Marty lost a quarter from his hat but on a more serious note was that photo taken with your dynolite?

was this love at first sight or did it sort of grow on you?

Whatafind · June 16, 2008 6:40AM

If its in a PCGS holder , people i guss it should be ok.

jfoot13 · June 16, 2008 6:41AM

you answered my questions while I was typing.... but I would be interested in seeing photos with the dynolite when you get the coin

SDSportsFan · June 16, 2008 6:45AM

<< it's kinda cool... in a Peter Max sorta way.

-sm >>

You stole my idea!

That's what I thought when I opened the thread

Steve

Raybob15239 · June 16, 2008 6:53AM

Personally, I think its ugly. It appears to be AT and the color, in my opinion, detracts from the coin. I realize that I may be in the minority, but I really don't care for heavily toned coins, especially the AT ones. Just my opinion, and as my ex-wife would always remind me, my opinion means squat.

etexmike · June 16, 2008 6:55AM

I'm not in love with it, but I am in very deep like with the Washie.

Mike

TomB · June 16, 2008 7:01AM

I like it, though I think the violet near the edge is not so bright in-hand. The colors are NT and are not all that unusual on US Mint Set toned coins for the era. I am also a fan of splotchy toning and think this is an attractive coin. This is NT and not MA or AT.

CarlWohlforth · June 16, 2008 7:04AM

I like it.

Except for the purple at the rim it reminds me very much of a Mercury dime I once had.

DorkGirl · June 16, 2008 7:05AM

I withhold any judgement until I see your pics of it.

jhdfla · June 16, 2008 7:16AM

<< I like it, though I think the violet near the edge is not so bright in-hand. The colors are NT and are not all that unusual on US Mint Set toned coins for the era. I am also a fan of splotchy toning and think this is an attractive coin. This is NT and not MA or AT. >>

I've seen some crazy colors come out of coins in these holders, '58-D Franklins for one come with some of the most vivid colors imaginable from ORIGINAL mint set toned coins of that time.

LeeG · June 16, 2008 9:18AM

Great year.

I like it and look forward to your images.

JZrarities · June 16, 2008 9:29AM

THAT COIN IS AWESOME with great Mint Set Colors.

A+

jmski52 · June 16, 2008 9:34AM

That coin is about as NT as it gets, and by the way - pretty colors, too. Is that roll-toned?

nankraut · June 16, 2008 9:58AM

<< Hope you don't take this wrong Stefanie..............but I find it hard to believe the toning is natural.

I'm no expert of course but it puts me off. >>

Casey · June 16, 2008 10:22AM

I dig it - a lot!

kryptonitecomics · June 16, 2008 10:43AM

Don't take this the wrong way fellow posters but anyone who has any concerns about this particular specimen being AT should certainly stick to widgets

Classic mint set toning.....very common on the 1957 and 1958 sets and I agree with TomB....this is not an MA coin......this coin would grade 100% of the time at any of the top TPG.....as for eye appeal.....I can see why some might not care for it. To me it's a beautiful coin with lots of eye appeal and I am sure you will always find a willing buyer if you should ever want to part with it!

Goldbully · June 16, 2008 10:46AM

<< it's kinda cool... in a Peter Max sorta way.

-sm >>

segoja · June 16, 2008 11:05AM

The folks who say this coin is AT have not looked at enough 57 mint sets.

That coin is straight form a mint set. My guess is very bland colors on the reverse, but just based on looking at hundreds of 57 mint sets.

I like it because it's unique, not necessarily super pretty

ProofRainbowRoosevelt · June 16, 2008 11:25AM

I think it would be next to impossible to AT a coin and have it pattern like this. Very beautiful!!

fruitloops · June 16, 2008 11:46AM

she's a beauty!

TwoSides2aCoin · June 16, 2008 11:53AM

Well, it beats "milk spots".

Just stirring the soup.

zeus135 · June 16, 2008 12:06PM

I'm sure there's not another one like it in the world.

vplite · June 16, 2008 12:11PM

I mean no disrespect, but you asked for candor; an ugly coin in an ugly series. JMHO, no disrespect intended.

Obviously, opinions widely vary. Thanks for the post!

Newcomp103 · June 16, 2008 12:13PM

Oh great, just what we need....another is it AT or NT thread!

SeattleSlammer · June 16, 2008 1:12PM

i think it's NT all day and pretty cool to boot

Gemini · June 16, 2008 1:18PM

A strong no and not my kind of toning. To me the toning is just splotchy colors and makes Washington appear like its his death mask. Pretty colors yes but for me they do nothing to enhance the look of the coin. Going by the photo not much luster showing.

Swampboy · June 16, 2008 1:20PM

Unique and interesting.

I like it.

MikeInFL · June 16, 2008 1:20PM

I love 50's mint set toners. No better value in tonedom....Mike

SeattleSlammer · June 16, 2008 1:22PM

I love 50's mint set toners. No better value in tonedom....Mike

that's a good point.....although some World toners still give them a run for their money

marmac · June 17, 2008 12:31AM

I like it....and call it NT all the way.

coinsarefun · June 23, 2008 9:54AM

just got the coin and wanted to follow up for everyone.

I'm in love.....what do you think? *just received the coin

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