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Finest known 1921 s Walker sold.....

bidaskbidask Posts: 14,045 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Congratulations to Pinnacle Rarities and the new buyer........

I wonder what it brought?image
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  • golfer72golfer72 Posts: 3,588
    66? Hope it looks better in hand.image
  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,045 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image
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  • jsfjsf Posts: 1,889
    I wouldn't dare give 'em more than 65, maybe 65+, money for that thing! image

    I'm not a big fan of heavier-type toning, but I dern sure wouldn't throw that baby out with the bathwater.
  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,794 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have seen this coin in hand at an earlier auction appearance , and the luster and surfaces are spectacular, but I was not as impressed with the look!
  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,045 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I have seen this coin in hand at an earlier auction appearance , and the luster and surfaces are spectacular, but I was not as impressed with the look! >>

    How can the luster and surfaces be spectacular and you not be impressed with the look......what did you not like.
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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The ex-Jack Lee coin, purchased and promoted by Jay Parrino (The Mint) around 12 years ago or so....I don't recall seeing the splotchy toning in the ad back then, but maybe the pic was airbrushed a little, or maybe my memory has been image Regardless, the one and only 66 coin, and will likely stay that way.
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  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I have seen this coin in hand at an earlier auction appearance , and the luster and surfaces are spectacular, but I was not as impressed with the look! >>

    How can the luster and surfaces be spectacular and you not be impressed with the look......what did you not like. >>

    Many coins exhibit wonderful luster and hardly any flaws, but also possess unappealing looking toning. So, their "look" (eye-appeal) might not be impressive.
  • YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭
    I don't like the look of it but to some that is registry gold.
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,891 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This type of toning is common for older silver coins that have their original skin. I can tell from the photo that the coin has phenomenal luster. The trouble is many collectors would not like the toning which would lead many dealers to dip off the toning. Dipping probably would impair the luster to an extent. Fortunately this coin has been in the hands of those like original coins.

    When collectors ask why coins get dipped here is an example of the answer why. They are dipped to make the coins more commercially acceptable, and in some cases when the toning is detrimental, preservation purposes.
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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,410 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I could learn to live with it.image Of course it would depend on if I was spending my one and only million or I had a bunch more to spend.
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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The image in the retired GBW registry set is far better then the one in the P.R. ad... even though it also looks like it was taken by P.R. image
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  • EagleEyeEagleEye Posts: 7,677 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Many coins of this era tone much differently than earlier dates. You hardly ever (maybe never) see the rainbow toning typical of coins of the Barber/Pre-21 Morgan coins on 1921 dates. Just think of all the wonderfully rainbow-toned 1921 Morgans and Peace dollars, Missouri and Alabama Commems you have seen (Natural). Not many. If fact, if this coin had a rainbow tone or was white, I would say it was previously dipped.

    I think it has something to do with the way they washed the planchets.
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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,410 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Many coins of this era tone much differently than earlier dates. You hardly ever (maybe never) see the rainbow toning typical of coins of the Barber/Pre-21 Morgan coins on 1921 dates. Just think of all the wonderfully rainbow-toned 1921 Morgans and Peace dollars, Missouri and Alabama Commems you have seen (Natural). Not many. If fact, if this coin had a rainbow tone or was white, I would say it was previously dipped.

    I think it has something to do with the way they washed the planchets. >>



    Not sure if the toning on this particular Walker is bag toning or some other kind. Your premise about the pre-21 vs post-21 toning is widely believed to be the reason why there are so few bag toned 1921 Morgans and all dates of Peace dollars.

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I really like WLH's... and this is an incredible example of this date. I do not like the rim tarnish at all. Cheers, RickO
  • Billet7Billet7 Posts: 4,923 ✭✭✭
    The rim "tarnish" is awesome. Means the coin's real. Who wants a coin that's been dipped? Not me!
  • ManorcourtmanManorcourtman Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The rim "tarnish" is awesome. Means the coin's real. Who wants a coin that's been dipped? Not me! >>



    image Some people have warped minds!!
  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,748 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Not sure if the toning on this particular Walker is bag toning or some other kind. >>


    Highly unlikely that it would be bag toning, IMO. Not because of the appearance, but the very low survival rate of specimens above XF would indicate most went into circulation quickly after being coined. This was a scarce and expensive coin in MS even back in the 1940's, so if a bag of 21S walkers sat around for decades acquiring toning before seeing the light of day, I think high grade specimens would be more prevelant in today's market place.
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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,434 ✭✭✭✭✭
    its not for me. thanks image
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>its not for me. thanks image >>



    Yes. Considering that coin prolly went in excess of $250,000 it's safe to say it's not for most of usimage

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,959 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Obverse AND reverse fingerprints turn me off.

    Not my cup of tea even if I wanted to spend that kind of money on
    a fifty cent piece.

    bob
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  • cupronikcupronik Posts: 773 ✭✭✭
    Judging from the photo alone I just love the original look of the coin!
  • DaveEDaveE Posts: 367 ✭
    I'm shocked Legend did not get it. Laura told me she would pay $350,000.00. Guess she was too cheap? Is this a $500,000.00 coin?

    Looks like one neat Walker. Congrats to the new owner.
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,914 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the coin... is it the finest? What is it realy worth? What someone is willing to pay

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  • breakdownbreakdown Posts: 2,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I notice that Mr. Forsythe just updated (and upgraded) his Walker registry set. Probably not a coincidence.

    "Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.

  • WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I notice that Mr. Forsythe just updated (and upgraded) his Walker registry set. Probably not a coincidence. >>



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  • breakdownbreakdown Posts: 2,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, I hope he publishes his Walkers someday. With pictures!

    "Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.

  • jsfjsf Posts: 1,889
    >behind the lead dog image <

    "I notice that Mr. Forsythe just updated (and upgraded) his Walker registry set."

    sheesh, the #1 guy.

    I'm just behind some cat who doesn't even have 100%, but he's rated 7 points higher (14 pt GPA more, and sharp). When you're down to mostly nothing but early Walkers to try to upgrade, the pace slows dramatically, ...but it's still fun!


    ed. - to correct point #'s

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