A crusty li’l cutie I picked up in a recent DLRC auction…

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by lordmarcovan, Dec 22, 2022.

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Whatcha think?

  1. Mmm... nice n' crusty! Great look.

    26 vote(s)
    81.3%

  2. Meh. It's OK.

    3 vote(s)
    9.4%

  3. Blecch. Too dark for me.

    1 vote(s)
    3.1%

  4. Bacon is better by far.

    4 vote(s)
    12.5%

  5. I like to shove a candy cane up each nostril for that proper peppermint buzz.

    4 vote(s)
    12.5%
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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I’m a sucker for contrasting grey toning with that “antique patina” look, for which I coined the term “CircCam” (i.e., “circulation cameo”).

    I’m also a fan of early O-mint coins with the mintmark inside the wreath, for some reason I can’t adequately explain. (I guess there’s worse things to like, eh?).

    Nobody bid against me. Hey, she might be too dark for some folks. But me, I like 'em a bit dark sometimes, as long as there's some contrast there to make the devices pop a little.

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    I figure she'll make a nice little sister for my CircCam '53 A&R quarter, which is also a crusty PCGS VF35.

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    lordmarcovan, Dec 22, 2022
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  3. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    I'm one of those "it's too dark for me" people.
    Otherwise it's a nice coin.
     
    kanga, Dec 22, 2022
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  4. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    I like the look LM, nice coin!
     
    ToughCOINS, Dec 22, 2022
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  5. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    I like it, Rob! When it comes to the seated coinage, I prefer that they have this look compared to anything else. I also chose bacon and candy canes up each nostril.... :D
     
    BuffaloHunter, Dec 22, 2022
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  6. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    My favorite coins are those that had to work for a living. This Half Dime is perfect.
     
    Inspector43, Dec 22, 2022
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  7. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I enjoy coins with this look.
     
    ldhair, Dec 22, 2022
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  8. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Nice, thanks for sharing.
     
    Mr.Q, Dec 22, 2022
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  9. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

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    Paddy54, Dec 22, 2022
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  10. capthank

    capthank Well-Known Member

    I like the patina also.
     
    capthank, Dec 22, 2022
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  11. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    Perfect match, Rob! Very nice pickup.
     
    CircCam, Dec 22, 2022
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  12. cwart

    cwart Senior Member

    Love the circ cam look... That is a great coin
     
    cwart, Dec 22, 2022
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  13. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    I am with you, always preferring the dark, "original" look to brighter coins. Nice one!
     
    medoraman, Dec 22, 2022
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  14. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    An "honest" coin. Love it.
     
    Mountain Man, Dec 23, 2022
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  15. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    I really like that look. I like.
     
    Mainebill, Dec 23, 2022
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  16. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    The only one, so far. But it's a valid contrarian viewpoint. To each their own, after all. However, I do I feel somewhat vindicated that the poll so far aligns with my appreciation of the look.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 23, 2022
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  17. Gallienus

    Gallienus coinsandhistory.com Supporter

    Nope, I just agreed with Kanga: but I voted for the twin peppermints up the nose. But at least it's original rather than having been dipped by gaggles of nefarious coin dealers hoping to get it into an XF slab.
     
    Gallienus, Dec 24, 2022
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  18. Omegaraptor

    Omegaraptor Gobrecht/Longacre Enthusiast

    I like it a lot, also looks well-struck for a 56-O
     
    Omegaraptor, Dec 25, 2022
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  19. Nathan401

    Nathan401 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Fantastic!
     
    Nathan401, Dec 25, 2022
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  20. Jeffjay

    Jeffjay Well-Known Member

    She's a beauty
     
    Jeffjay, Dec 25, 2022
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