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Looks like Ms. Liberty has a cold.

 

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I was going to call it the snot variety, but I thought Gonzo might take offense.

 

Ok guys, just bought this IHC first picture is the sellers:



This is my picture below.



I obviously think i made a good buy based off the picture, but can anyone tell me what those streaks are? Woodgrain effect? Toning? I dont think they are scratches, but im not sure. BTW this is a 1902 that was listed as BU

 

I think you made out extremely well, considering the seller's pic. The dark bands of color don't look like scratches. Folds of roll paper perhaps?

 

I don't get offended about having fun I often refer to it as the bogger lady.

 

thats a IHC woody. It's caused by the alloy mix if you go to the post on woody by BadThad you will see many woody grained cents. Looks nice.

 

Best steal ever off of Teletrade -- won it for $20 + BP. Off to robec for some stellar pictures. (Pardon the sideways/miniscule photos, those are from my phone)

 

Just got this one. Here's the true view:

 

Thanks to christmas, a new ancient.



L. Julius Bursio (85 B.C.)
AR Denarius
O:Head of Apollo Vejovis, laureate and winged, r. trident and symbol behind.
R: Victory in quadriga r., holding wreath in outstretched hand, symbol above horses
L IVLIO BVRSIO in ex.
Rome
3.7g
19.6mm
Crawford 352/1a; Sydenham 728

 

Mat, I trust that is a pretty cool acquisition?

 

Its common for a roman republic but cool none the less, struck in 85 b.c.

 

Two more toned Kennedy Halves today. These are the seller’s images. The first has thick bull’s eye toning on the reverse – probably an end-roll piece. I think it has great potential as far as irl eye appeal goes, but if it doesn’t, I have good communication with the sellers about returning them with no questions asked.



It looks like terminal stage black around the rim, but actually it’s a deep purple (I hope)...



The obverse is a dog, but if the reverse is as stunning as I’m gambling it is, I’ll be able to live with that.


The second also has a thick reverse, probably from one of those old cardboard back albums…



The obverse on this one isn’t too bad…



I was very pleasantly surprised with how much I liked the outrageous toning on the reverse of the Kennedy I posted in post 6399, so I have a good feeling about these two. If they’re worthy of it, I’ll have them properly imaged. I realize this isn't the kind of toning most people appreciate, but for some odd reason, I find it fascinating.

 

From Christmas

 

Came back from my local coin shop with this in my hands. I paid $10
It is authentic. Did I do good?

 

Sorry guys, I got pulled away from my computer last night before I could finish that IHC i got.

Here is the Obverse and I will re-post the reverse as well with both seller pics and my newer pictures.

Sellers:



Now mine, and please mind the pictures they arent the best, but sure better than the sellers. Oh and I paid $15 for this coin, did i make out alright?

 

Three raw pieces, seller's images. Don't know if they're AT or not, but I'm thinking, who would bother to barely AT a coin and sell it for 5 bucks? Anyway, I've got a few toned coins in PCGS slabs on their way, so I can compare the toning to these raw ones - an education in what to look for...

 

Here is a Christmas Present....... Santa really digs buffs

 

I got this clock!!