Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Ugliest coin for the grade
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 8471655, member: 101855"]These two gold pieces, which I purchased directly from the mint, were never professionally graded, but this is how they looked when I got them. When you buy Proof coins from the mint, they should grade at least PR-68 and be attractive in my opinion. </p><p><br /></p><p>Here's what I got for the Thomas Jefferson First Lady coin. You will remember that if a president didn't have a living spouse, a coin design from the period was used instead. Thomas Jefferson's wife died circa 1782, and they had an agreement that they would never re-marry if one of them died first. And yes, I know the Sally Hemmings story. </p><p><br /></p><p>This piece looks like it has the mumps. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1500474[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1500475[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Here is the 2009 Ultra High Relief $20 gold I got from the mint. The obverse is marred by ugly die polishing. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1500476[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1500477[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>I was very disappointed with the quality of both of these coins. Neither is now in my collection.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 8471655, member: 101855"]These two gold pieces, which I purchased directly from the mint, were never professionally graded, but this is how they looked when I got them. When you buy Proof coins from the mint, they should grade at least PR-68 and be attractive in my opinion. Here's what I got for the Thomas Jefferson First Lady coin. You will remember that if a president didn't have a living spouse, a coin design from the period was used instead. Thomas Jefferson's wife died circa 1782, and they had an agreement that they would never re-marry if one of them died first. And yes, I know the Sally Hemmings story. This piece looks like it has the mumps. [ATTACH=full]1500474[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1500475[/ATTACH] Here is the 2009 Ultra High Relief $20 gold I got from the mint. The obverse is marred by ugly die polishing. [ATTACH=full]1500476[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1500477[/ATTACH] I was very disappointed with the quality of both of these coins. Neither is now in my collection.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Ugliest coin for the grade
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...