You really can't determine the premium of a toned coin. There are many factors such as colors, and toning patterns that appeal to people. Also...
Have always wanted an ancient coin with a gorgon on it. Or even one with Vlad Tepes, but they are hard to find in readable condition.
Got this from a co-worker / friend who I recently found out used to collect coins. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] What makes it special is that its his...
Really nice find and cool story. Congrats on the crossover to PCGS and good luck on the sale. The FUN show is the a large coin show in Florida.
Thanks for all the advice. Here is another coin I reworked, though its not toned I do see some improvement. [ATTACH] same crusty coin [ATTACH]
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That photo is clearly hiding flaws. Its either photoshopped or the light was manipulated to create a very flat field. And though I'm not that...
Picked up another Morgan for my collection, and of course it has to be toned. [IMG]
Good to hear you have another shop around you. Its always nice to have options when shopping around, especially locally.
Makes me wonder what PPQ really stands for.
Lehigh, thanks for the advice. I took a few quick shots with your setup. The photos came out really nice. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Lehigh. Yes, it is diffused lighting. I have been noticing it is hard to capture the toning of many of my coins. I have read that diffused...
So I have been re-working my coin images and its coming along slowly. I still have tons of coins to re-take images of. Some of them are harder...
I found that googling coin shop doesn't lead to many stores, especially in NYC. Most of these stores are little shops that will get bumped out of...
Here is another ship coin I forgot about. [IMG]
Here is a very blue Lincoln [IMG] and a bit purple too.:smile
How about a dear? [IMG] I mean deer... :D
Not sure about "low cost" some railroad notes are pretty expensive. BTW I believe I have the cousin of your note. [IMG] [IMG] :smile
My first collectible note that I bought was a 1896 $1 Silver Certificate, thats all it took to get me addicted... I mean started on my collection.
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