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  1. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    This one is a bit easier than the buffalo nickel, but not by much. This the second of five in a 1905 proof set I'm putting together...Mike

    Seller's photos:

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    My photos:

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    A (bad) shot showing the color:

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    The coin is in an old green PCGS holder that is very scratched up.

    Enjoy...Mike
     
    Leadfoot, Apr 1, 2006
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  3. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    How about MS66?

    Bone
     
    Bonedigger, Apr 1, 2006
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  4. INDERAIDER

    INDERAIDER New Member

    You have a thing for toners I would say Proof 65 maybe 66
     
    INDERAIDER, Apr 1, 2006
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  5. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    pr-67
     
    zaneman, Apr 1, 2006
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  6. Scotto

    Scotto I collect what I like

    I love a good toned coin. Its a beauty!
     
    Scotto, Apr 1, 2006
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  7. AnemicOak

    AnemicOak Coin Hoarder

    PF65?


    ~Brian
     
    AnemicOak, Apr 1, 2006
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  8. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Pf66.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 1, 2006
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  9. EdsCoin

    EdsCoin Senior Member

    Proof 65
     
    EdsCoin, Apr 1, 2006
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  10. YNcoinpro_U.S.

    YNcoinpro_U.S. New Member

    Pf64/65
     
    YNcoinpro_U.S., Apr 2, 2006
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  11. Jim M

    Jim M Ride it like ya stole it

    65. Only because of the rim bumps ( I assume I am seeing this correctly, its early) Yawnnnnnnnn
     
    Jim M, Apr 2, 2006
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  12. PyrotekNX

    PyrotekNX Senior Member

    PF65. If those dark spots are corrosion, 64
     
    PyrotekNX, Apr 2, 2006
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  13. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

    pf64.
     
    bqcoins, Apr 3, 2006
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  14. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    The coin is graded PF 66 by PCGS. It is in an old green holder.

    My thoughts on the coin, all IMHO... The pictures truly do not do this coin justice. The mirrors are very deep and colorful. If anything, I think this coin may be undergraded, as PCGS does not like darkly toned coins such as this. I do not see a hairline or contact mark on the coin. I believe this coin was stored in original tissue paper issued by the mint for many years, and that's how the coin got its coloration. As such, it is wholly original.

    Thanks for all your responses & kind words (except the corrosion and rim ding comments. ;) )...Mike
     
    Leadfoot, Apr 3, 2006
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