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I was going after a really nice 1955 toned proof as well but didn't win; however if I could've only had one then it would be this one. Auction just ended. Still need a toned 1951 and a 1955 to complete the colorfully toned 1950 - 1958 set I'm building. Pics when it arrives.  Edited by DoctorBurnzy
09/29/2019 5:44 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Not something I'd care to own, but it is pretty remarkable.
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I have 2-3 toned copper cents. I like them but I like the red ones more.
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Some people like the toning....and others don't preferring the red ones. However to each their own. But the difference here being anyone can put a pr red 1950 through 1958 set together in a day for relatively not an exorbitant sum of money. This is a waiting game putting the toned ones together.
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Phenomenal pickup! I only own 1 nicely toned LWC proof, and it pales to this one. |
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@GrapeCollects. Did you see the 1955 one that went right through my fingers in the last second of the auction? The same consignment seller who had the ones I got last week.
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09/29/2019 6:46 pm
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That spot on the reverse doesn't bother anyone? The obverse is just amazing. John1  |
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That spot didn't bother me or anyone else from bidding. We didn't want to wait around and see if a better toned one ever comes through. The waiting game is too long to wait on the next one coming through. It's a portrait of Lincoln's ghost. I'd prefer the spot not be there, but thankful it's not on the face.
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Sorry Doc but I'm with John1 . The obverse is drop dead gorgeous but I couldn't sleep at nights knowing I bought a proof wheatie with that horrible black spot on it .  |
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If it were a red proof with a spot on it, then one could easily let it go because it's easily replaced.
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Further spotting on reverse rim below the nasty one, it looks like.
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Most likely on the rim....where there's one...there will be more given time.
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09/29/2019 11:07 pm
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Beautiful!  |
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I didn't, I must have missed that one. Either way I see this one as an absolute win!
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Gorgeous coin brocephus !
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