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What do you think of these PCGS eye appeal examples?
lkeigwin
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Once again, it's all just their opinion.
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So, "Eye appeal" all depends on the series?
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Seriously though, it would be nice if they add more examples of other types of coins.
Joe
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<< <i>I think anything which teaches us about coins and what to look for with them, is pertinent to increasing our wealth. Because knowledge is king. So even if the examples aren't the greatest, the lessons are.
Joe >>
Can't argue with that.
<< <i>I'm very disappointed that PCGS imposes their subjective opinion in assigning a grade. Bright neon rainbow toning is now rewarded with an extra point? No wonder so many coins have been destroyed by coin doctors applying outrageous toning. PCGS should just stick to technical grading and stay out of coin esthetics assessment. >>
I've got news for you; not only do PCGS and NGC weigh eye appeal when assigning a grade, but the ANA defines eye appeal as a major component of the grade, too.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
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<< <i>I'm very disappointed that PCGS imposes their subjective opinion in assigning a grade. Bright neon rainbow toning is now rewarded with an extra point? No wonder so many coins have been destroyed by coin doctors applying outrageous toning. PCGS should just stick to technical grading and stay out of coin esthetics assessment. >>
I've got news for you; not only do PCGS and NGC weigh eye appeal when assigning a grade, but the ANA defines eye appeal as a major component of the grade, too. >>
But as far as toning goes, eye appeal depends upon the beholder. Who are they to define beauty? Sure, there are many coins that will be widely regarded as attractive, but there will always be some who disagree. I don't find most vividly colored Morgans to be all that attractive. Most end toners look ugly to me. It's amazing to me that nice, subtle toning is pretty much unrewarded while intense toning from higher concentrations of leached airborne acids is rewarded.
I'll just collect what I like rather than try to conform to someone else's notion of beauty.
Somebody somewhere has a bag of blast silver dollars sitting in a room of sulphur. Right next to them is a 100 3-coin rolls made out of taco bell napkins. The final product will be deemed beautiful by the TPG beauty gods, I'm sure.
Coin collecting depresses me sometimes.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
If anyone new to collecting were to read that, submit their beautifully, very similarly rainbow-toned Peace dollar, I'm afraid they would be terribly disappointed with the results.
<< <i>Interesting.
Lance. >>
What do you think?
It's all about opinion.
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
<< <i>I think I see a fingerprint at the bottom of the reverse of the 1888 Morgan.
Yeah. That was a Legend coin I got from a board member. The print is more visible in the pic than it is in hand. PCGS gave it a 66.
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<< <i>Interesting.
Lance. >>
What do you think? >>
I am disappointed by the "amazing" and "positive" examples. My taste doesn't run to vivid colors...I like the OR commem look.
Barberian said, "Bright neon rainbow toning is now rewarded with an extra point? No wonder so many coins have been destroyed by coin doctors applying outrageous toning." I agree.
I'd like to see more examples and not just Morgans, Peace dollars and commemoratives. Let's see some copper and gold, early silver.
Maybe there's less education to displaying untoned, eye appealing coins so that is why they are absent. Some samples would be nice to balance things out.
Lance.
I agree with you.
I am also dissapointed that PCGS has to DEFINE eye appeal at all, as everyone knows it is, has always been, and will always be SUBJECTIVE!!!!
So, I guess if a coin does not fit into PCGS' idea of what is attractive, then it won't receive the coveted + grade, huh?
Not a happy camper
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<< <i>Interesting.
Lance. >>
What do you think? >>
I am disappointed by the "amazing" and "positive" examples. My taste doesn't run to vivid colors...I like the OR commem look.
Barberian said, "Bright neon rainbow toning is now rewarded with an extra point? No wonder so many coins have been destroyed by coin doctors applying outrageous toning." I agree.
I'd like to see more examples and not just Morgans, Peace dollars and commemoratives. Let's see some copper and gold, early silver.
Maybe there's less education to displaying untoned, eye appealing coins so that is why they are absent. Some samples would be nice to balance things out.
Lance. >>
They must have a chitload of TruView pics to pick from.
<< <i>Lance I also agree with you on liking the look of the Oregon commem, and I also like the look of the Raleigh Half dollar as well. >>
Yes! That's the look I enjoy too, Anthony.
Lance.