Post a Toned Coin

Lance, You are right on with that! They sure would look good together! Or how about you give me a shot when you want to sell that puppy!

Coins like these are so scarce, I'm just happy to own a few. The 1920 came up as a traditional auction on ebay about 3+ years ago and I paid quite a bit to bring it home. $360 if I remember right (shshshsh, that's a ton for that date) and for a while I second guessed myself thinking "what a sucker" and "who do I think I am blowing dough like that on a common date" you know, all the regular self doubt that goes along with any discretionary purchase. Then I look at the coin and think "*ell yeah! look at that thing! It is special and it was worth stepping up to it" and "I work hard and it I really get enjoyment from owning these things". I'm sure I'm not alone in this inner monolog debate. So, the money is long forgotten and I just love seeing this coin in my collection. Then when I put it on the CoinTalk site and you guys think it is cool too, well that really makes it even better.

Coming from an advanced collector like you Lance, and others that means a lot. Thanks, Matt

 

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That's my attitude too, Matt. I paid 2x price guide for that 1911 and I've never regretted it for a moment. The money's long gone but I still have, and really enjoy, the coin.

I will always pay more for quality.
Lance.

 

Good heavens !! That 20 and 11 are the Dali Lama's twin children !! Stunning coins, super catches !

 

Which photo do you like better...
The old one:

Or the new one:

 

Glad you liked it now that you told me you got it.It was a pleasure having it with me for a while and I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

 

Which looks more like the coin? My guess is the top one.

 

It's a proof coin. It would be designated as PR/PFXX <-- insert grade. That's a gorgeous coin. Wouldn't hesitate to say PR66 with that kind of toning!

-Brian

 

The coin actually closer relates to the second photo. The first photo was just to capture the toning.

 

Dude, those are beauties!

 

Just picked these babies up.
NGC MS66 FT

NGC MS66

NGC MS66

 

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wish I could take better pictures! Mine just never turn out right but that is ok..for now.

 

Although I have seen one or two with brighter more colorful toning, this one has a rose "skin" to it that I would call toned.

Matt