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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36800 Posts |
I don't see any wear. MS-64BN
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree no wear, I'll say 63BN.
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Valued Member
 United States
139 Posts |
Does the Tiger Striping Toning, help this coin or hurt this coin? Also I noticed you can barely make out the VDB, but there isn't any wear on the high spots on the reverse.
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Pillar of the Community
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This type of toning is called wood grain toning and it is the result of an improper mix of metals. There's a whole thread about it here... http://goccf.com/t/232926Your coin has very nice wood grain toning and in this case, I think that it would help the coin. As for a grade, I'd give this one a solid MS-63 BN. Great looking coin!  |
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Valued Member
United States
139 Posts |
One other question, is this a BN RB RD?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Solid 63BN. Beautiful piece, looks like it's outta Thad's stash.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
You only need 5% red to qualify as RB according to PCGS standards so I'd say MS-64 RB. Wood grain tone will add a bit of desirability.
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Great coin, I am jealous. I agree with red/brown and very nice wood grain look. John 1  |
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Valued Member
United States
139 Posts |
Thank you everyone for your helpful input on this coin. It is greatly appreciated.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4211 Posts |
 and I agree with the others.... I really like the wood grain toning!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 I've always thought of this "wood grain toning" to be very unattractive. I always thought it was the result of very abrasive cleaning. I guess I can up the price on some things I'm going to sell! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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C'mon, this can't be RB!  |
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Rest in Peace
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17900 Posts |
As per PCGS, < 5% Red = Brown, 5-95% Red = Red/Brown, >95% Red = Red.
That's why there are such huge price differences on R/B prices.
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I disagree with this coin being R/B also, but I guess we'll have to go with statistics . It's a very nice Woodie but has obverse rim issues and a hit above his eye . does not look to be any wear . reverse is impeccable accept for hit on letter O in ONE . MS-63RB . |
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I am glad that others like the toning, because it really caught my eye and I really like the pattern. I feel like it makes the coin have a positive unique eye appeal. I find this in a coin roll, and I also found another 1909 VDB that looks nicer than this one. I am going to post a new subject for the second one and I hope to generate some feedback on that one as well. Thanks everyone.
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