Options
Not just high grade coins speak to me
tradedollarnut
Posts: 20,608 ✭✭✭✭✭
Here is a coin that I just purchased. It has amazing cartwheel luster, beautiful toning, clean surfaces. I do not know why it is only an MS64, but I'm happy that it is. I compare it quite favorably to the MS65+ 1806 bust half that I own.
In this case, the plastic saved me tens of thousands of dollars!
In this case, the plastic saved me tens of thousands of dollars!
0
Comments
Coin Rarities Online
<< <i> I do not know why it is only an MS64 >>
Not my series but maybe hair and feather details?
Gorgeous coin TDN.
Hoard the keys.
Beautiful coin!
I feel the same way as the opening statement "Not just high grade coins speak to me"
but that's refering to the bottom of the grading scale for me.
<< <i>Just goes to show, "high grade/not high grade" is relative. She'd be in the upper tier of my collection.
Beautiful coin! >>
MS64 is high grade to me when referring to coins as old as that... I cannot imagine
too many coins of that date in a higher grade... a handful?
beautiful coin TDN.
But I'm pretty sure that we all forgive you anyways.
Amazing piece!
<< <i>Looking at the True View, I'd say it's a little high point glossiness that limited the grade. >>
I would have to agree. I think this is a prime example of a coin with probably an accurate "technical" grade, but with the eye appeal of a much higher grade.
A post like this was clearly a requirement! I have to stand up for the poor people that consider that High Grade material.
Not really looking for much these days but if I were, it might be a toner.
...lol
Thanks for sharing!
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
<< <i>If that is supposed to be pedestrian, it is a spectacular example of it. Makes me wonder how incredible a type set one could put together with sub-gems.
Thanks for sharing! >>
I still wouldn't consider that example a "sub-gem" even graded at the ms64 level. Looks like a gem to these eyes!
Shoulda known better from who the OP was
<< <i>Why am I not surprised that MS-64 is not considered high grade to you?
I was thinking the same.
I have to admit, upon seeing the title of the thread and who the poster was, I was kind of hoping you'd just bought the VG Birch cent or something!
I had a Strawberry leaf or Jefferson head in mind.
<< <i>I have to admit, upon seeing the title of the thread and who the poster was, I was kind of hoping you'd just bought the VG Birch cent or something!
I had a Strawberry leaf or Jefferson head in mind. >>
I was thinking the 1802 half dime on David Lawrence - an AU-50.
I do not own any uncirculated capped or draped bust quarters (even though I specialize in the series) but I would seriously consider owning a coin like THAT, even with my limited coin budget. It is spectacular!
Beautiful coin and congratulations on landing such a nice example in an MS-64.
Ron
<< <i>I used to own this coin. It is exceedingly nice and very very PQ for the grade. It's super original, and the color is a tad bit nicer than the photos would indicate IMO. It's very rare to see a bust quarter with toning as attractive as this one exhibits. It is a b-2, which is an r4 for those who are wondering. >>
I knew it would happen.
Empty Nest Collection
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
"Not just top pop coins speak to me"
Your newp seems high grade to me, but I am so far out of your "loop"
it looks like a beautiful coin
Of possible interest to some, it is believed this B-2 die marriage
was used to make some proof coins, which included the quarter
dollar for the King of Siam presentation set.
The obverse die was also used for the 1834 B-1 variety & the reverse
die for the 1834 B-5 & 1835 B-2 varieties. The B-2 of 1834 usually
has the two dies rotated to some degree, as is TDN's coin.
The above comments were discussed in the Tompkins, Early United
States Quarters book and the Rea, Peterson, Karoleff & Kovach book,
Early Quarter Dollars of the United States Mint.
I feel the MS-64 grade is due in part to the glossiness issue, as was
stated and the flatness of the star strike at this stage of the die. The
toning has a darker speckled appearance and there may have been
some concern as to what lies beneath. Also, PCGS had previously graded
the coin a 64 in another holder.
R.I.P. Bear
<< <i>...there may have been some concern as to what lies beneath... >>
What do you think lies beneath, or what do you think they think lies beneath?
FYI, TDN has had a pretty rough April (numismatically speaking), and he may need some time out from coin criticism so my suggestion is you just made a mistake about `what lies beneath`. Just a suggestion.
minute high point friction. You'll see orig and blazing capped bust quarters in 65 holders where 25% of the eagle's feathers are weak...the 1818/15 is a good
example of that. The priority is always eye appeal, luster, and marks. This coin has plenty of eye appeal and luster.
roadrunner