Do you find coins like this appealing or ugly?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by C-B-D, Nov 3, 2017.

  1. Lemme Caution

    Lemme Caution Well-Known Member

    That seems to be the inevitable conclusion that the helter-skelter pin ball of opinion, after much collective bouncing and recoiling, has at long last landed upon.
     
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  3. longshot

    longshot Enthusiast Supporter

    post 31..........services? is this a coin term I don't know?

    Edit....Ah ha perhaps surfaces was meant?
     
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  4. Lemme Caution

    Lemme Caution Well-Known Member

    What's wrong with you? Haven't you ever been to a hotel and called for room surface?
     
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  5. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    I see most call it toning speckels, but several areas appear to be past toning and into corrosion. I would vote for unattractive, sorry.
     
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  6. TheFinn

    TheFinn Well-Known Member

    Is it worth paying for the grading fees? With what you paid, and adding PCGS's fees, you will probably come out on the short end of the stick.
     
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  7. Lemme Caution

    Lemme Caution Well-Known Member

    Call 'em as ya see's 'em. :pompous:
     
  8. Lemme Caution

    Lemme Caution Well-Known Member

    Always a prudent consideration.
     
  9. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Yes the spell check on the new Samsung is quite a treat you type in what you want hit post and it changes,thinking you mean something else.
    I've removed it from my business pad....way to many errors on e mails,etc.
     
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  10. Lemme Caution

    Lemme Caution Well-Known Member

    Wow, can I ever relate to that. I quite often am forced to override my spellcheck since it seems hell bent on even declaring words non-existent that Webster's tells me are perfectly correct and legitimate.o_O
     
  11. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    I never had any issues with it or grammar on early phones and tablets. My new phone and tab are always changing content or spellings that need not be. Adding words or leaving out words. Not happy also with key board lay out mostly the "n"&"m" . Not showing up in a word finding a , or . Rather than the letters when typing. Most of the time I proof read especially for work, how my late evening I'm to tired to worrie. Now work documents are a different story but even proof read I noticed after hitting send they can still change content.
     
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  12. Lemme Caution

    Lemme Caution Well-Known Member

    These are but some of confounding difficulties and/or problems one encounters among the ever-evolving wonders(?) of cutting-edge, ultra-modern electronic communications technology. While most old sayings can indeed be considered trite, they are for the most part also true, and in this instance "Sometimes you just have to take the bad with the good" specifically comes to mind. Best of luck with your various, assorted and sundry "machines", and whatever you do, try not to end up being another "Tron"! :borg:
     
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  13. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    From what I've seen as far as listed, certified comps... yes. Being into it for still well under $100 would still be worth it.
     
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  14. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Maybe, but I'm not so sure. Some observations: the coin appears to have a good deal of underlying luster; a good bit of the toning is already at or near the terminal stage. The coin also exhibits a degree of finning which means it was struck under higher than normal pressure so if you could actually see I believe it would have a very good quality of strike. And the coin does not appear to have excessive contact marks. Lastly the cost, a minimal outlay to risk, but if the above assumptions are correct - much to gain.

    In my opinion, these things make this coin a good candidate for dipping. But more than that, given the stage of the toning, it needs to be dipped just to protect the coin.

    The cons, well, there is always something to be said in favor of originality. And yes it is possible, even if unlikely, that this coin has not been dipped before, and I have no doubt that more than a few would consider it as such. And then there's the risk - there is always a risk with dipping any coin.

    However, in this case I believe the pros for dipping outweigh the cons considerably. If left alone it is a given that the coin will be irreparably damaged. And make no mistake, those who highly favor originality will also know that thus making it an unlikely candidate for purchase.

    But, that's me, other opinions may vary :)
     
  15. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I find the eye appeal on the OP to be neutral. It's not a look I would seek out, and i don't especially love it, but I certainly don't hate it, either. I think submitting it undipped was the right choice. A conservation attempt would be too risky, I think. Then again, @GDJMSP made some good points in the previous post.

    There is someone out there who will like it for its originality.
     
  16. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    I'd leave it as is and see what pcgs thinks. FWIW, I believe it has been dipped before and some of the black stuff didnt' come off, then retoned in an album.
     
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  17. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title]

    I don't like the toning on this coin. Very detracting to the eye appeal.
     
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  18. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    I find any coin with original toning and lots of cartwheel luster appealing. :)
     
  19. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

  20. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

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  21. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    I was in the I like it but don’t love it category. It’s better than dipped white but not nessicarily attractive. I’d have done the same. But it would have probably come back au 55 the way they’ve been on seated stuff lately
     
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