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Bedrock of the Community
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It looks cool but I'm suspicious. Could be artificial.
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That's Randall Holder. He asks premium prices for his coins, but I don't think there's a better judge of high-end eye appeal selling on ebay. I'm inclined to trust his opinion of surface authenticity, and that is one seriously nice Ike. I think that's the first time I've ever called an Ike "seriously nice."  |
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Just went back to the coin on ebay. Wonderful coin. === Pricey. === And that is good for business. What is the "issue" just under the "A" in America on Reverse?  I love toning in general === but prefer the even type of toning. Is beauty still in the eye of the beholder? |
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What is the "issue" just under the "A" in America on Reverse? That is a hit from the rim of another Ike. I don't for a minute think that is purposeful toning. Looks like honest and awesome accidental toning to me. But 159.00? NO WAY. Half that, yes. |
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I've read that the AT hacks have given up on the old school method of heat and oils tricks and switched to airbrushing for a more consistent butchering.
Edited by jack jeckel
06/29/2014 10:00 pm
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Australia
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Doesn't matter about what may be attractive toning, albeit artificial or not.
The numerous dings have cruelled this coin.
Even the crack in the bell has to fight for attention.
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06/29/2014 10:08 pm
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Smokeriderdon=============== Quote:
But 159.00? NO WAY. Half that, yes. Anyway you add it up === High dollar Ikes is good for business. -------------------------------------- sel_691============== Quote:
The numerous dings have cruelled this coin.
Even the crack in the bell has to fight for attention. Yes === the condition on this Ike is rather poor. Still I like to see a trusted dealer offering an Ike for a good amount of "coin." Good for business. Long live the MIGHTY IKEs. |
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Quote:That's Randall Holder. He asks premium prices for his coins, but I don't think there's a better judge of high-end eye appeal selling on ebay. I'm inclined to trust his opinion of surface authenticity, and that is one seriously nice Ike. Might be mis-understanding you, but if you're stating you trust his opinions of coins, let me ask you all this: does this Lincoln look uncirculated to anyone? He's got it as "BU MS++RB Nice and Original with slight Woodgrain Toning", and honestly, I don't think it's Unc, maybe AU (but even that may be too high), but not Unc. |
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In my opinion (and I'm no expert) it doesn't look Unc, but the pictures could be a little better.
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But that's a 1925-D Wheatie. The 20s Lincolns are notorious for their weak strikes.
I am seeing a weakly struck MS coin.
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06/30/2014 08:11 am
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Groszy==================== Quote:
Might be mis-understanding you, but if you're stating you trust his opinions of coins, let me ask you all this: does this Lincoln look uncirculated to anyone? He's got it as "BU MS++RB Nice and Original with slight Woodgrain Toning", and honestly, I don't think it's Unc, maybe AU (but even that may be too high), but not Unc. I had-have no opinion on the condition of the coin. None. I was direction my thoughts to the srong dollar asking price for a Toned Ike Dollar. I collect Ikes, and it pleases me when I see activity on an individual coin priced at way more than FACE. I get my Ikes at face 1,000 at a time. That is when I am lucky enough to get one. This guy's price will give me a guide to set my prices === when I sell on ebay. I checked this mans site on ebay, and he offers very high dollar TONED coins. Very glad he is getting down into the relatively CHEAP Ike dollars  |
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MY opinion ONLY on the '25 wheatie:
Although the pictures are reasonably good, they MAY be somewhat deceiving anyway.
The only way to really sus this coin out is to look at it in hand with a loupe of at least 10x power, examining it specifically for wear.
It may be a weak strike, but from these pictures, the toning makes it hard to determine if it is a weak strike or wear.
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