Opinion: Do You Like This Coin?

The Lost Dutchman's post of his proof 20¢ piece jogged my memory.
If this coin were in your type set collection, would you be actively looking to replace it?
And I mean at the same approximate grade (not thinking upgrade).
And I also mean using it to help fund the new coin.

Please add a reason for your yes or no.

 

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I think the "like/dislike" would depend on the condition and look of the "type set" one was putting together. If the set consists of toned, patina laden, circulated examples (in short, coins with a past ), then a coin such as this would fit in perfectly. Personally, I like the piece.

 

haha well ok that is a neat 20C piece, however strictly being a critic I would say i dont like the coin simply bec the coin appears to be too dark

 

I like the tone & grade :thumb:
:kewl:

 

I completely agree with this comment. IMHO, I don't care for the way this coin has toned...it's just not my style. I think if it were me, I would eventually purchase a replacement and sell this coin. It's a very nice coin...but I don't like the "look."

 

I would keep it because it's in great shape and toning makes little difference to me.

 

Yes!

 

I agree with green18. It depends on the rest of your set.

That looks like a nice, original 20c piece. Very many collectors love that look.
Lance.

 

Not surprisingly the opinions are mixed.
I took another look at it in hand and it's actually a bit darker than my image.
I must have photoshopped it slightly just to get that much detail to show.
A different lighting angle would help with the "details" aspect.
But the toning is what it is.

And I lean heavily to the "it's too dark" side.
There's a number of upgrades that I want to do to my type set.
This isn't one of them.
The jump to MS-63 is somewhat large.
I'd prefer a lighter toned AU at this time.

 

Kanga, I don't blame you. "Original" is valued, but sometimes coins are so dark they are just hard to love. And a lot of buyers are turned off.

I had an 1833 CBH that was so dark I couldn't enjoy it. PCGS AU55, with luster very muted. I tried selling it but I couldn't get anything close to its supposed value.

I finally cracked and give it a quick, diluted dip. I know a lot of folks wouldn't approve. But suddenly it was more attractive and I sold it to a respected dealer, raw, with full disclosure. He gave me more than I paid originally.

I have before and after pics but I don't want to derail your thread.
Lance.

 

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I am in the like crowd just can't see hundred plus year old coins being bright white without a lot of help.

 

I just realized that I know who I bought the coin from.
It was MFD.
And he guarantees he'll buy back anything I got from him at the price I paid.
In most cases that's to his benefit since coins tend to increase in value over time.
But everything I see points to me having paid what is currently full retail.
And I'm of the opinion that in the case of this coin that amount can't be recovered.
Plus he's MFD.
I'm VERY strongly compelled not to mess with that relationship.
I'll try and flip it at one of the Whitman shows.

 

If you are not sure if you like the coin or not, then you don't like it and should find a different piece that makes you more happy.

 

Personally, I would look for one with a "Cleaner" look.

I'm surprised yours graded AU55. With the wear showing on Liberty's foot and the top of the eagle's wings, and the lack of definition on the eagle's talons, I would think XF40-45 would have been closer.

 

Well said.

 

I'm not surprised in the least -- because the TPGs don't grade AU/XF coins by the amount of wear, but rather the amount of remaining luster, and this coin has sufficient luster for at least a 55 grade, IMO.

 

p.s. G, I'm not sure I'd call that a 90, more like a 75 -- but regardless, it's tough to judge such things from photos (although Kanga gives us a clue by saying its a bit darker in-hand).

 

I love it, but I'm fond of toned coins that (like me!) show they have been there-done that and survived the trip lol! They have character, but that is my prerogative. If you prefer a "cleaner" look and the rest of your collection has more luster, then shop around for one that suits your taste. There are plenty of folks like me that would be happy to give that little treasure a new home!