I pulled this gorgeous toner from a 1963 proof set

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  1. TonedNickel

    TonedNickel New Member

    The rest of the coins were pretty poorly tarnished - with the quarter being OK other than minimal streaking. The nickel however... wow! I just recently put it into a quarter-sized 2x2.

    I kind of want to get it graded, like a token of my new emergence into collecting.
     

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  3. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Are you ready to suffer the costs of doing such? I fear they will far out weigh the presumed value, but if you feel the need, then by all means do so. The world of collecting does not revolve around graded, entombed specimens, but it boils down to one determinations........

    Love the color, love the coin. :)
     
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  4. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Welcome. Nice Coins ! Nice toning .
     
  5. TonedNickel

    TonedNickel New Member

    thanks! and yeah, I'm aware the cost would equal or perhaps outweigh the value, but that's ok with me.
     
  6. Matthew Kruse

    Matthew Kruse Young Numismatist

    Awesome. Looks like that silver dime has some toning too...
     
  7. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Then right with the world..........:) Enjoy.
     
  8. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    I’d grade it, PCGS with a TrueView and you’d get a solid price for it with the color for sure. Sweet coin and welcome to CT
     
  9. TonedNickel

    TonedNickel New Member

    it does but it also had a some blemished toning as well, unfortunately.


    I've seen a few sell on eBay for decent money. It would just depend on the grade this gets.
     
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  10. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Looks really nice! Welcome to CT.
     
  11. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    That nickel is worth the grading cost just to protect it. The color is outstanding but grading fees may be more than the coin is worth. I’d be tempted to leave it in the mint plastic and enjoy it.

    Welcome to CT.
     
  12. thomas mozzillo

    thomas mozzillo Well-Known Member

    Welcome to Coin Talk. It's a very nice looking coin. If it were mine I wouldn't have it graded right now. I'd wait a little to see if the toning gets a little more colorful. If you do send it in, please let us know how it grades. Thank you. :)
     
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  13. AuldFartte

    AuldFartte Well-Known Member

    First, Welcome.gif to CT! That nickel is a beauty! Putting it into an Airtite holder would protect as well as a slab, and it would cost a lot less. Just something to think about. Enjoy!
     
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  14. Morgandude11

    Morgandude11 As long as it's Silver, I'm listening

    It is a very pretty coin. I will speak for the other side. I’d have it graded, as rainbow toned high grade proofs command good prices, making the certification costs well worth it. If it grades 66 or above, and I think it will, it is worth it.
     
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  15. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Supporter! Supporter

    Welcome to CT and I can understand your desire to encapsulate the coin as a trophy for you to have, hold, and cherish, so go ahead and send it in. I think you'll be happy and the expenditure will be long forgotten, but the coin will remain a joy.
     
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  16. cplradar

    cplradar Talmud Chuchum

    Sure - have it slabbed. its a hobby after all.
     
  17. TonedNickel

    TonedNickel New Member

    wise words :)
     
  18. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Pretty coin.
     
  19. John Burgess

    John Burgess Well-Known Member

    I think that dime has some potential too, but needs a couple few more decades to get there.
     
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