That is NOT a tough choice at all. Leave the mint cello as-is and take another $20 and procure a set that doesn't look like some spectacular toning is about to occur. That would be my mindset if I were in your shoes.
Bought this low priced 1964 MS65FT Roosie. Couldn't pass up on the color. Looks like it's a painting.
Just what I did, back in the cardboard sleeve and the red envelope. The toning is just on the rim, little of the same on all 3 coins. Nothing on the rest but a little haze. Works for me too since it's my birth year and all I really needed was the quarter. They didn't have one loose and I never even thought of the set until he brought it up so now I have an uncirculated set to go with my silver proofs and I can get another quarter without any problems on my next round.
I see all these pretty coins and it makes me sad that I have not been able to make a purchase lately... Great finds everyone.
Tell me about it. Even eBay has been rough. I find one I like and it ends up selling for more than I can choke on to bid lol.
One of the few toners in my NGC circulation issue registry sets. NGC MS67*RB Lincoln Memorial. The obverse has a few dings in it and the reverse is really clean. One of the few coins that I have seen NGC highlight the reverse
Just an MS65, but looks like he got in a cat fight. Notice the "scratches" down his cheek through the toning.
My first toned GSA Morgan. Some Questions: Since toned coins were not supposed to be placed in GSA holders, would you consider this AT? Since this coin is not in a GSA Holder with "Uncirculated Silver Dollar" on the plastic, is it possible they placed a toned coin in the holder? I'm looking for opinions on this. I didn't think the material used in the GSA Holder caused toning, so how did this coin tone? Are all toned Morgans in GSA Holders AT?
Well maybe the holder it's was put in it 1970-1972 could have helped.but workers may have not looked too.
I feel you. As a new slabbed Morgan collector, I have chosen PL & Toned MS Morgans as the two archetypes that I will be collecting. I have collected 3 coins in the last two weeks, but many of the coins that I REALLY want are insanely expensive. Kind of a bummer since I have $$ burning a hole in my pocket.