Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Your thoughts on these toners (now that I have pro pics)
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 616281, member: 15309"]Are those really the same coins you showed last week? WOW! Both coins are phenomenal. I really hope that PCGS grades both. Personally, I think you should send them to NGC. There is no possibility that they will end up in a GENUINE slab and they will both get a star designation IMO.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Washington Quarter is a no brainer. You stand to make a lot of money on that coin depending upon the grade from the TPG. I can't grade Washington's to save my butt, however, I think MS66* is definitely not out of the question. If it comes back MS66*, you can count me in as a potential buyer. That coin blows my current Washington out of the water.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Franklin Half is a little more difficult. Despite the fact that it is a 1958-D which are famous for incredible toning from mint sets, this coin has a color scheme that is extraordinarily rare. You just don't find bright turquoise on Franklins very often. The reverse is just gorgeous and I believe that the original look of the reverse will carry this coin into a slab as market acceptable. The grade unfortunately will not be as high as the quarter and I would expect it to top out at MS63*.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regardless of the TPG grades, those two coins are stunningly beautiful and exemplify why I am a collector of rainbow toned coins. I mean, how do you not love those coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 616281, member: 15309"]Are those really the same coins you showed last week? WOW! Both coins are phenomenal. I really hope that PCGS grades both. Personally, I think you should send them to NGC. There is no possibility that they will end up in a GENUINE slab and they will both get a star designation IMO. The Washington Quarter is a no brainer. You stand to make a lot of money on that coin depending upon the grade from the TPG. I can't grade Washington's to save my butt, however, I think MS66* is definitely not out of the question. If it comes back MS66*, you can count me in as a potential buyer. That coin blows my current Washington out of the water. The Franklin Half is a little more difficult. Despite the fact that it is a 1958-D which are famous for incredible toning from mint sets, this coin has a color scheme that is extraordinarily rare. You just don't find bright turquoise on Franklins very often. The reverse is just gorgeous and I believe that the original look of the reverse will carry this coin into a slab as market acceptable. The grade unfortunately will not be as high as the quarter and I would expect it to top out at MS63*. Regardless of the TPG grades, those two coins are stunningly beautiful and exemplify why I am a collector of rainbow toned coins. I mean, how do you not love those coins.[/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
>
Your thoughts on these toners (now that I have pro pics)
>
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...