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Which Seated Lady would you choose?
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Todd imaged another group of coins for me at Baltimore and in a few of them, Liberty is not walking toward the sun (my usual favorite pose) but is instead taking a break and seated. The toning in the three coins is quite different. Of these three looks, which do you prefer (if any)? Todd is partial to one and I am to one also. I'll weigh in later.
First, an 1880 quarter:
Next, an 1841-O half:
Finally, a dime:
All thoughts appreciated.
First, an 1880 quarter:
Next, an 1841-O half:
Finally, a dime:
All thoughts appreciated.
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
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bob
Something about the toning on the quarter strikes me as odd....
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Probably #1 - suspect it looks even better in person.
Im a quarter guy
The coin is high grade
And a harder to find date
Lovely centerpiece for any collection.
I'd enjoy looking at the quarter most often. But I'd rather have thee half.
Lance.
From pix, I'd take the quarter.
In hand, I suspect the half dollar is best.
Wouldn't it be grand if there were no more serious problems in the world than which of three coins to choose.
Good luck and I see this as a win win.
Ron
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i'd probably pick the quarter though.
The '41-O is also excellent!
Thanks Todd for the images. The guy has skills.
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Tom
If I had it my way, stupidity would be painful!
Edit to add: I guess if you held a gun to me and MADE me choose just ONE, I would go with the quarter. The dime has sweet toning, too, though.
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Not many seated coins of any denomination in 67 holders so yes it is a very rare coin. I also don't like the gaps in toning on the half along the rim.
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I think I would like the quarter the best overall, as I truely believe the colors would be better in hand, and appears to be a monster of a coin. I also like the deep purple/blue that I suspect it is
That said, the half is appealing (although not a "look" I would generally go after) and the dime is quite appealing (probably the "look" that more buyers would love)
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