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Message:: [QUOTE="lordmarcovan, post: 4197672, member: 10461"]Coin 1: Roman Empire, silver denarius of Julia Mamaea, circa 222-235 AD XF, some light cabinet toning. [ATTACH=full]1077204[/ATTACH] Coin 2:  "Watermelon Inversion": monster-toned 1965 SMS Lincoln Memorial cent, PCGS SP66 RB From the WingedLiberty "Color of Money" collection on the PCGS Registry.  Population 24 with 3 higher as of 3/2/20. [ATTACH=full]1077205[/ATTACH] The previous owner called it "Greenhead Lincoln".  I changed the name to "Watermelon Inversion" 'cause it's pink on the outside and green on the inside, and I thought the name sounded more like, rad, man.  LOL. Lovely toning or not, I'd never have bought a Memorial cent for my collection, but "never say never", right?  This one is from my birthyear, and, like it or loathe it, you must admit that it's an attention-grabber. So... quite a study in contrast.  Two coins which appeal to two entirely different collecting specialties.  Each will have its devotees and detractors.  I like both, obviously, or I wouldn't have bought them. Also, each was bought while on sale (or via bargaining), and each had originally been priced at $100. (OK, technically the ancient cost me $80 after shipping.) Which do you like?  Both?  Neither?[/QUOTE]