Slab insanity or nice coin?

I guess I don't appreciate unattractively toned coins...even if they are PCGS 66:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1831-William-IV...021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b6282a2d




I don't understand the high grade. I'm sure it merits it. I wouldn't question the asking price. I'm sure someone could be willing to pay it.

I just wonder what makes this such a desirable coin...besides the PCGS 66 grade? And PCGS 66? Really? Interesting.

I've seen many AU gun metal gray coins that are a lot more attractive.



guy

 

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I have seen coins with bad toning/tarnish come back with higher grades. The details are definitely there, but so hard to see.
I'm with you, I don't believe your coin would have a higher sell price than a non-toned example.
There are toner collectors out there, and that coin may have an appealing toning shade if caught in the right lighting.
I would love to have this 1831 William IV Sixpence PCGS MS 66 coin!!

 

Here's mine:



I know for slab people, these subtle gradations are important...but really?
Doesn't toning matter or is it just the number?


guy



guy

 

In a registery collection an ugly 66 beats a nice 64 any day!

 

Maybe it looked better when it first went into the slab? :kewl:

 

The 64 may not grade as high technically, but I would rather have it than the "66" coin. So I would not pay as much for that 66 as I would for the 64.

 

Toned coins can utterly atrotious. I hate green toned franklin halves. Looks like algae is growing on them. YICK!

 

in the uk very few people have their coins slabbed, as we usually prefer to use coin cabinets and the lindner stackable tray system to display our collections.

 

You can snag some great deals on coins with unattractive toning. I got a '48-D Frankie in a PCGS MS64 OGH holder for $25 because of what you'd call "unattractive" toning.

 

i have seen many better examples of the william IV sixpence, and they haven't been slabbed.