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Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Lincoln Cents, Sep 9, 2011.

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What color toning do you like best?

  1. Red

    3.8%
  2. Orange

    3.6%
  3. Yellow

    2.2%
  4. Green

    4.6%
  5. Blue

    21.0%
  6. Purple

    9.9%
  7. Black/Grey

    3.3%
  8. Rainbow

    41.6%
  9. None

    6.1%
  10. Other

    3.8%
  1. ldhair

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  4. MercuryBen

    MercuryBen Well-Known Member

    The TrueViews just came in from my last submission. I continue to work towards my 50-64 toned proof set. I am incredibly proud of the rainbow 1954 and the 1956, which I pulled from capital holders. I bought the entire sets solely for the dimes. This has been a true labor of love. I was very disappointed in the grade of the 1953 -- there are a few minor hairlines, but how can that only be a 64!! Other than that, I was fairly happy, though I think PCGS graded several fairly conservatively.

    I still need a 1960 toner to complete my set if anyone has any leads (and potentially an upgrade to my 64)!


    1953 - Raw purchase. PCGS graded PR64. My current 1953 is PCGS PR67, but I like the toning on this one more. Wish I could swap grades.
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    1954 - ICG PR67 crack out. PCGS graded PR66. I may submit for regrade bc it is so pretty.
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    1954 - Capital Holder raw submission. Bought the whole set just for this coin. PCGS graded PR67. This fills a hole in my registry set and I am pretty certain that this coin will remain there forever.
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    1956 - Capital Holder raw submission. Bought the whole set just for this coin. PCGS graded PR67. The 1956 also fill a hole in my registry set and I am satisfied that this will remain there. Hard to picture a more beautiful 56.
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    1962 - NGC PR68 crack. PCGS graded PR67. I have another 62 in PR67, and need to decide which one will be included in my registry set. I may resubmit both and see if one upgrades.
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    1964 - ICG PR68 cracked. PCGS graded PR67. I like this coin a lot except for the small dull spot on the reverse. This is a very nice addition to my registry set until I find something even prettier.
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  5. Nathan401

    Nathan401 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Nice! I have a 50-64 roosevelt proof set I built in a Capitol holder. Im trying to upgrade to cams when I can.
     
  6. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Great looking group. Pretty coins. I think you did really well with the grades. It's cool to see someone with such a good eye knowing the right coins to send in for grading.
    PCGS has always been tough on proofs when it comes to hair lines. Only a few tiny hair lines seem to get a 64.
     
  7. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    That's one of the best numismatic photos I've ever seen.
     
  8. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    And Paul in hand it pops! I just left feedback for both Justin and Ben. I highly recommend all members here to do business with both members.
    Great coins and superior service.:)
     
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  9. gbroke

    gbroke Naturally Toned

    Super choice Kennedy I just got.
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  10. gbroke

    gbroke Naturally Toned

    Here are some nuclear Kennedy's I stashed away years ago.Neon greens and pinks.
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  11. Paddy54

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  12. RonSanderson

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    Last night my wife and I had dinner in New Hope, Pennsylvania. I needed a tissue, so my wife handed me a travel pack from her purse. When I opened it up, a Roosevelt dime was rattling around inside. She asked "Is it valuable?" I immediately said no, but noticed in the dark that it was nicely toned, so I pocketed it for later.

    On the way home, she reminded me that Selma Burke, credited with the original design for Roosevelt's bust, lived in New Hope in her later years. We used to see her in the grocery, in fact. Here she is:
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    Selma had submitted this design, sculpted from a live sitting with FDR, for a competition for the Recorder of Deeds office in Washington, D.C.
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    Although the relief is perhaps too deep for coinage, this image is widely believed to be the uncredited basis for the final design by John Ray Sinnock, the Mint's Chief Engraver, who had to produce a dime design under tight deadline pressure.

    So to honor the local ties to Selma Burke, this ordinary dime showed up to remind me that numismatics is not always about the best or brightest coin, but about the history and context in which they were produced.

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  13. Paul_62

    Paul_62 Just takin' it one day at a time

  14. robec

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  15. jtlee321

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  16. WashQuartJesse

    WashQuartJesse Member Supporter

    Cracked from an ICG graded 65 slab:

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  17. Obsidian

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  18. davidharmier60firefox

    davidharmier60firefox Well-Known Member

    A picture with my phone just can't let you see the beauty of this coin..
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  19. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

  20. Obsidian

    Obsidian New Member

    Thanks, I like it! Without a light on it, the device is a bit more dull than I would prefer.
     
    Last edited: May 16, 2017
  21. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Nice eye appeal
     
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