So I recently put up a poll regarding a new toned AU
Capped Bust quarter for my type set. As this is no small purchase, I asked for forum input, and the vote went to #1. I will be honest, I liked #1 too, but I was worried about AT on that particular coin. Now that I have it in hand, I feel much better about the coin! You made the right call guys! I am not 100% PCGS would slab it without giving it a questionable color, but the coin has natural luster beneath the toning, no cleaning hairlines, polishing or obvious funny business. It has a semi-proof like cameo, especially on the reverse, and the color and luster are also both stronger on the reverse....the reverse is just simply breathtaking in hand


It fits in my toned 7070 like a glove!! I love you guys for helping me select this one!! I am sure some here will think this coin is AT, as my pics seem to bring out that look, especially when I hit the angles that enhance the color.
Anyways, here was my old 7070 example, which is very nice and very crusty original.....it was just too dark for the look I have. It graded AU-53, and I made a $200 profit selling it after getting it graded, so no complaints.
https://goccf.com/t/181797

Now pics of the new one. From certain angles and lighting, there is no color visible at all, but others bring out its full glory.
Here are the no frills shots, but even here you can see the cameo contrast on the reverse
Now some pics with NATURAL LIGHTING that really emphasize the color




Now pics with direct light source which diminish the color some but bring out the surface luster and texture better:

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SO THERE YOU HAVE IT. WHAT WOULD YOU GRADE HER? WOULD SHE HOLDER PROBLEM FREE IN PCGS NGC OR ANACS? I think it would holder in anacs, maybe a 50/50 shot at NGC with questionable toning, and probably only a 10% shot at making problem free in a PCGS holder without questionable toning...just gauging how tough the TPGs are on color these days. At the end of the day though, it really doesn't matter too much, because I LOVE the coin, and is johnny54321 market acceptable..
