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Hello everyone, This is NGC graded. I don't mean to ruin the guessing fun (it's a 64) but I was wondering if you agree with the grade and I also need your comments regarding the toning. I was really excited to get this one. The toning is awesome even if the strike is a bit weak (stars/corn). However, upon closer inspection, I saw a suspect toning pattern. The devices are outlined rather than toned completely. This leads me to believe it was cleaned and re-toned (artificially?). I apologize for the pics but I can't do any better through the plastic. See the third pic down (I think it's the best illustration of the toning pattern I am referring to). Notice how the stars are outlined. Also notice the profile. This pattern continues around the date, lower hair curl and crown. It does not completely encircle Liberty, though. I don't see it on the reverse. Thoughts? Grades? Comments? Thanks      |
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Bedrock of the Community
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This a beautiful coin. If you didn't give the grade I would have given it MS65. I think its all original. Coins tone differently and not all surface areas tone at the same rate
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Luster beneath the toning is consistent. I don't think you have a thing to worry about with this beauty.
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 Sold MS-65... Thought about CAC or PQ? Awesome eye appeal! Edited by ChildOfTheWheat
11/17/2015 9:50 pm
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Beautiful! Toning looks completely OK to me.
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Bedrock of the Community
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No problems from my point of view. MS64-MS65 is completely appropriate. The strike is weak on both sides, that probably holds it out of pure 65.
I think CAC would green bean this coin in 64.
Nickels tone differently from silver coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
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This kind of toning is so seldom seen on nickels.
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It's actually easier to find on Jeffersons in very high grades; I have several MS65-MS66 that have the same toning pattern.
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Posted 11/17/2015 9:29 pm
