Another Raw Seated Liberty Proof Saved From TPGing!

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 15 / Views: 1,455
Nelrak Pillar of the Community United States 974 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 01:26 am I figured I'd post this since it's not too often now-a-days raw proof coins like this one are seen out there in the slabbed-crazed world we collect in! As previously mentioned, finally was able to acquire the 1873 Seated Liberty Proof Dime. I am calling it a PR63/PR64. This coin looks great and has some marvelous toning, especially on the reverse. This coin part of a package deal I got and was cracked out of a hard plastic holder from the 40s/50s which housed the 1891 Proof Seated Liberty quarter, I posted earlier, and a 1870 Seated Liberty 1/2 Dime, which I still have on layaway. I am posting several picture in order to illustrate the different looks this dime has based upon the angles and lighting. It is highly reflective and frosty cameo but that is difficult to show with my current camera and lighting techniques I get in my bathroom. Enjoy! In the picture above, that is toning not scratches to the left of RICA and in the mirrors on the right of ITED. Very few hairline scratches can be seen using a 16x loupe, only one is faintly visible with the 4x/6x glass at a certain angle and lighting. This is a direct view looking straight down with direct lighting (above) and with indirect lighting (below). Interesting contrast! Report this Post to the Staff

TimJing Valued Member United States 346 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 03:07 am Wow, nice. I'd love to have something like THAT for my 7070. Report this Post to the Staff
Jamez Pillar of the Community United States 750 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 08:27 am Flat out gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Also nice presentation on how different angles can make a coin look different. Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3233 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 10:19 am Great pick-up, Ken! I'd love to see more pictures that capture its reflectivity and contrast, too. Report this Post to the Staff
USArmyParatrooper Pillar of the Community United States 1283 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 10:48 am Congratulations, great coin! I absolutely love the toning. Report this Post to the Staff
hunter20ga Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 10:50 am Very nice! Report this Post to the Staff
garylcsr Pillar of the Community United States 1952 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 12:29 pm Wow Ken very nice job on your photography and great coin too. congrats Gary Report this Post to the Staff
fengk Pillar of the Community United States 986 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 12:49 pm Now that is an awesome coin! Report this Post to the Staff
Bonedigger Pillar of the Community United States 1267 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 1:05 pm Left alone they will only get more attractive over time... Right now those coins are gorgeous. Report this Post to the Staff
Nelrak Pillar of the Community United States 974 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 1:55 pm Thanks everyone! Prethen, I'll get some additional pictures of the reflectivity like I did with my Proof 1873 with arrows Seated Liberty quarter. But any how I started thinking about it and I went out and bought another 7070. This one is going to be the "Coins I don't need to upgrade" 7070! So far I know I am going to put these MS/PR coins in it from my original 7070: 1802 Draped Bust with Stems/Crosslets Half Cent - Ok it's AU but I like it! 1835 Classic Head Half Cent 1858 Flying Eagle cent 1860 Indian Head cent 1931-S Lincoln Cent 1883 Liberty Head Nickel with "cents" 1942-P Type 2 Proof Jefferson nickel 1870 Proof Seated Liberty dime 1996-W Roosevelt dime 1875-S Twenty Cents 1891 Proof Seated Liberty quarter 1892 Barber quarter 1898 Barber half dollar 1936 San Francisco Bay Bridge Half Dollar Commemorative 1926 Oregon Trail Half Dollar Commemorative 1925 California Jubilee Half Dollar Commemorative 1899 Morgan silver dollar 1999 Proof Susan B. Anthony dollar 1927 Peace dollar 2001-S Proof Sacagawea dollar 1986 Proof Silver American Eagle Nothing like having three type sets, 1 - MS/PR, 1 - XF/AU+, and 1 - F/VF+ going at once...what am I thinking! Edited by Nelrak 08/15/2007 7:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 3:58 pm [quote]So far I know I am going to put these MS/PR coins in it from my original 7070: 1802 Draped Bust with Stems/Crosslets Half Cent]/quote] Got to be a typo. Shocked me at first when I first read it. Then I saw the bit about Crosslets. Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3233 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 4:59 pm Proof Barbers are pretty affordable right now; you might want those for your high-end album. Proof Seated are mostly not all that expensive for certain types (but the dollar will really cost ya!). Report this Post to the Staff
Nelrak Pillar of the Community United States 974 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 7:45 pm Pretty good idea on the Barbers. I may concentrate on them after I pay off the MS63 1908 No motto St. G, I ended up putting some money down on today... Ya I had a chance to get a slabbed NGC PR63 1865 Dollar about 2 months ago but I was about $3k short LOL Report this Post to the Staff
arthrene Pillar of the Community United States 1713 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 7:48 pm Beautiful coin and I love the tone! Report this Post to the Staff
Firecom911 Valued Member United States 161 Posts	Posted 08/15/2007 8:24 pm That coin has a buncha brown mess all over it! Ya gonna dip it? Report this Post to the Staff
Amazon99 Pillar of the Community United States 2443 Posts	Posted 08/18/2007 10:19 pm Very beautiful coin. I see your on a proof buying spree lately. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 15 / Views: 1,455

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.38 seconds to rattle this change.