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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Are there any types of coins that you prefer circulated to uncirculated? Note: I am not talking about prefering circulated coins due to cost, I am talking about due to appearance/eye appeal. I think that bust coins, most notable quarters and halves look best in F-XF condition. I also like the way Seated Liberty dollars and 20 cent pieces look in average circulated condition. Something about these coins in UNC condition just looks unnatural to me. Am I crazy, or does anyone else agree with me? |
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 United States
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I like them just fine if in circulated condition but if it's well preserved then even better. And of course some very nice toning and coloration is always a plus
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For silver coins, I appreciate the appearance of a proof, but otherwise I prefer the appearance of uncleaned circulated coins. White color does nothing for me other than make the details harder to make out. For copper and gold, I could go either way.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Valued Member
United States
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I love circ. Merc. dimes.
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Valued Member
United States
455 Posts |
Well worn Walkers. Love 'em.
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
675 Posts |
I also love well-circulated merc and walkers. In those series I love the UNC ones a bit more, so I didn't include them on my first list. I am currently working on mercs and walkers with the newer dates UNC and the older dates circulated.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1984 Posts |
I agree with tnwalker; I'd take three crusty VF bust halves over a single AU/UNC any day.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
834 Posts |
Walking liberty halfs look very good with a little wear on them.
Bruce.
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Valued Member
United States
254 Posts |
I really like the look of any worn Barber coin personally.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I agree that Bust Coinage, specially halves look great with wear. The devices seem to be highlighted by the wear. Mike  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I really like silver coins with tarnished crevices. It really brings out the design.
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Rest in Peace
United States
3730 Posts |
Barber coins. Just got a Barber dime today from Madspec, and it looks great in circulated condition. |
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
470 Posts |
I love a well worn sac.
Edited by Andrew289
06/07/2007 12:08 pm
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Posted 06/05/2007 8:51 pm
