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How do you guys find those toned proofs? I know you said ebay, but what do you search for? I just searched for lincoln toned proofs and didn't see anything like the ones you guys are posting.

 

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pcgs pr67rb ... I call this one "Key Lime" for its soft green-yellow color. This coin has some of the most perfect looking fields I've ever seen on a Proof Lincoln from the 1960's.

 

You come up with some of the most beautiful toners I have ever seen.

 

rlspears, thank you! I bought these recent postings from a PCGS Registry Set owner who recently sold some of his "extras" to me. I had the luxury of cherrypicking the best ones from his large collection. I can assure you they were NOT cheap!!! But are some of the most beautiful Mirror Proof Lincolns I've ever seen. At what price beauty? Right? What can I say, I am am addict for toned copper.

vtvick777, you do occasionally find colorfully toned proof Lincolns on ebay, but they are extremely scarce -- and often bring high premiums over the price guides when they appear. You have to watch ebay over long periods of time and then you may see one or two pop up. Since last Fall, I think I have seen about 6 colorfully toned PCGS graded examples (so about 1 every 6 to 8 weeks or so). You might have more luck (and save money) gambling on some raw proof lincolns, and trying to get them graded through PCGS -- and then if they grade, TrueView photographed (which is the best tact to get a photo that shows off the wild color). However, buyer beware, there are a LOT of coin "cookers" on ebay that artificially tone coins (and Lincoln Proofs) -- these will never grade and are generally a waste of money (IMHO). So you have to develop an eye for toning on coins that has a shot at getting "approved" by PCGS (market acceptible) and graded. In any case buying raw is always a bit of a gamble, so don't overpay for raw colorful examples! Happy Hunting !!

 

Just bought because it was cheap....real cheap!!!!!

PCGS PR65

 

Just got my newest coin in the mail. An 1885 CC Morgan NGC MS 65*. She is HOTTTT! Almost PL!

 

A seated dollar for the type and another semi-key for the day date segment of the collection pie.

 

Another silver proof set down.

 

Try submitting this one to CAC... I find it to be a great candidate! It will assure future buyers, that is, if you ever wish to sell the coin, that the grade NGC has assign is just and equivalent, or maybe even a tad conservative, with what PCGS may have assign.

-Brian

 

These arrived today from the Canadian Mint, War of 1812 is BU but it looks like a proof from the 50s or 60s

 

That's a good idea, but I have no idea on how that works. Is there a membership fee or anything? How much does it cost?

 

I bought this raw Jefferson Proof on eBay back in February for $12. The main reason I bought it was it looked so different and unusual. I honestly didn’t think it would grade due to the brick red color, which I had never seen on a Nickel. It almost looked spray painted from the sellers photo!
I sent this to PCGS on a lark … not expecting much … and not only did it grade … it graded PR67 (a totally wow grade).

Then I got hit with another wow when it produced one of the most striking and beautiful Jeffferson TrueView photographs I ever recall seeing (especially the obverse).

You can never tell about some coins. And just like with any gamble, sometimes you lose, and sometimes you hit a jackpot.

 

Wow! Just WOW! That is one heck of a beauty! And a very risky gamble you took. Glad it paid off! :thumb:

 

OK got one today that I for one and I bet many of you have not seen in hand before. Interesting that it was the most expensive of the classic commemoratives when released at a issue price of $2.00. And with a mintage of only 10,008 one scarce puppy to find.
A member dealer on another forum made me a deal I couldn't refuse.
PCGS AU58.

 

Just ordered this, looks undergraded to me ,I'll know better when I recieve it. These are the sellers photos

 

dwhiz, that sure looks like a clean coin to me to be a 62. Anxious to hear what it looks like in hand. That cheek looks too good to be a 62.

 

That's what I'm thinking, I've seen 64 that don't look as good, just concerened about the weakness of the hair above the ear.
That just may be a trate of the 1897s

 

I decided to grow my CBH AU date set to include Redbook varieties. It's like starting all over. LOL. The budget had to allow for XF's.

This 1824/1 overdate from David Kahn arrived today.
Lance.

 

Why isn't there a love button. What a great CBH!

 

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