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So do you ever buy coins that break all the rules? Either within your collecting or rules you set against yourself, such as trying not to buy AT or enhanced coins. Well I had seen a coin at the TNA show a few weeks back but did not buy it. It was part of a set, and knowing the dealer was local I finally broke down and bought the set. After a few weeks the coin was still burned in my head, and I remember telling myself.. this coin is AT or at least enhcnaced, but I like it anyhow. As for it being AT or enhanced, well that is debatable. Some might call it MA, but I think this one was enhanced at some point. Anyhow share a story of a coin you bought that you knew broke your rules.

Coin in question: Feel free to give opinions and or whatever you think of this coin.


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Sorry for screwing up the white balance, I was just not being diligent, but the color is pretty close to spot on. Other than cropping nothing else was done to the photos. The rest of the set is largely untoned and grades from G4 to MS 63

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    PokermandudePokermandude Posts: 2,713 ✭✭✭
    Most definitely AT, but it's kinda nice looking (the reverse especially). If you like the eye appeal, that's all that matters. I have a couple coins in my collection that are most likely AT, and I still enjoy owning them.
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    no other opinions?
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    secondrepublicsecondrepublic Posts: 2,619 ✭✭✭
    I'm no expert but it looks clearly AT to me. What do you like about it other than the toning?
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    MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,618 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The more expensive the coin, the more I think you will eventually regret breaking your own rules.
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    << <i>I'm no expert but it looks clearly AT to me. What do you like about it other than the toning? >>



    The coin was part of a set, which had some nice buffaloes in it. With that said, this coin was just icing on the cake. On its merits alone the coins color, while AT'ish to possible MA to some is pretty to me. Sure not everybody will like it, but I do and that is all that matters. To top that off the coin is pretty well struck.
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    FilamCoinsFilamCoins Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭

    I don't know. These seem to come pretty colorful.

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 34,585 ✭✭✭✭✭
    what ever the case is. jmo
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    joebb21joebb21 Posts: 4,811 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I heard a story about a guy out in Chicago that was AT'ing buffalo's and getting them into holders...

    take it or leave it
    may the fonz be with you...always...

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