Help with this toned coin please...

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Phoenix21, May 28, 2009.

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What do you say?

  1. NT

    91.3%
  2. AT

    4.3%
  3. I need better pictures

    4.3%
  1. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    I picked this up as a birthday gift to myself when it was my birthday. I'm not sure if it is natural or not though. That is where I need your thoughts/answers. Is it AT, NT, or do you need better pictures? I admit ahead of time, I had a tough time trying to capture this coin accuratly, so the pics aren't the best. But maybe they are good enough. What say you?

    Phoenix :cool:
     

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  3. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Here are more pictures. I will add that the pictures don't do the color justice IMO.

    Phoenix :cool:
     

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  4. Goldstone

    Goldstone Digging for Gold

    I am no expert though, by the way stupid question how do you open those airtights?
     
  5. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Lol, I use something like a knife and find the weak spot veeeerrrrryyy carefully.

    Phoenix :cool:
     
  6. FreakyGarrettC

    FreakyGarrettC Wise young snail

    Natural. :) I bet it was in a post mint holder with a high sulfur content. I love the toning!
     
  7. Natural and Nice.
     
  8. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    This is one of the coolest toned coins, I've ever seen! Maybe the best toned wheatie ever...
    Very nice, and I'd be willing to say natural :)
     
  9. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    Whoa, slow down there Travis. It is nice and IMO, original, but no way is it the best ever. Visit the http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t34312-49/ thread and look at Leeg's Lincolns. Some of his might have a shot at best ever!
     
  10. Boss

    Boss Coin Hoarder

    Amazing coin. If you like graded coins send to NGC. Would get a 65/66 with a star designation I think or it definitely should. Congrats
     
  11. Boss

    Boss Coin Hoarder

    I second that opinion. His coins leave you speechless. Has some 55 S's and 56? years that are beyond comprehension, flat out the most amazing coins I have ever seen in my life!!!
     
  12. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    Whoa, slow down there Boss. Leeg's Lincolns are awesome indeed, but the most amazing coins you have ever seen in your life. Maybe the most amazing Lincolns I can accept, but when compared to toned collections like the Bingham or Sunnywood collections, Leeg's and my collection fall a little short.

    If you like Lincolns, check out Robec's (NGC Forum) Matte Proof Lincolns.

    http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/registry/coins/SetGallery.aspx?PeopleSetID=32291

    :D
     
  13. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    I think it's naturally toned. I never thought Lincoln would look so pretty in pink...and blue...and yellow...and green!

    Bruce
     
  14. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Lehigh is dissin my coin. :p Haha, I'm joking. :D Thank you guys for the comments. Now that I have what you guy's say, I think I'm going to send it in to NGC and see what they say. Thanks! :D

    Phoenix :cool:
     
  15. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    WHOA! SLOW DOWN THERE EVERYBODY!!! (I just wanted to say slow down.. :D)
     
  16. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    LOL. :D

    Phoenix :cool:
     
  17. 900fine

    900fine doggone it people like me

    So do I. Subtle, not gaudy.
     
  18. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    While I can't eliminate that the coin is AT, my sense is the coin is NT...

    ...and lest I remind some of our more vocal posters that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
     
  19. EricS

    EricS EricS

    Can't say but I agree, very very nice.
     
  20. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    Looked around, I still like phoenix's... :)
     
  21. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    This beauty is spock's fiance'. The green is what turns him on. ;)

    Phoenix :cool:
     
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