I am no longer purchasing just toned coins. I am seeking toned coins that also have good surface preservation and strike for the assigned grade....
If it was an MS64, $350 would be appropriate.
I really don't collect foreign coins but yes, I will pay a premium for any toned coin if it suits me. Sometimes 5X bid is an absolute bargain.
BCS National Champions: FLORIDA GATORS...
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If I owned that coin, I would never tell you that I owned it. Still my favorite though.
This should be very interesting coin for everyone to grade. As always, your comments and opinions of the coin are encouraged. And no, I do not...
It is for a poker player, but I don't have to worry about that, I shift gears more often than Memphis Raines at the table.
Wow, I am so predictable. I saw the coin and my mind immediately said 3-5X bid based on the effect of the luster on the color. That range is...
Here is my favorite, and no its not a toned Morgan Dollar. [IMG] [IMG] I would love to own an octagonal Pan-Pac Commem. Stunning design, huge,...
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2200+ posts in one year! Yeah, you're hooked. Congrats!
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Doug, You are the best grader on this site by far. If anyone disagrees, feel free to chime in. My guess is that almost every member of the...
Doug, The only factor that makes coin #2 not accurately graded is the strike. In terms of surface preservation, luster, and eye appeal, it is a...
I was trying to keep it simple. Although we know the mintage, we don't know the condition of all of the coins minted which can have an effect on...
I think Cointalk along with the other Numismatic Forums that I belong to have had an impact on the way that I collect coins. I used to buy any...
I am going to disagree and say that there are no undervalued coins or series of coins. Prices a driven by economics (supply vs. demand). Since...
BTW, I started typing the post above because I knew what Doug was going to say about the Morgans before he said it. The Morgan post illustrates...
I would like to further illustrate my point using two coins that have vastly different strikes but the other elements of grading are essentially...
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