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Pillar of the Community
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opinions on this coin--thanks--   |
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I like the wood grain.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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LOL. I thought it was a grade guess post and actually teetered at AU50 and then looked at the title again.
Yes it's a neat Woodie.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Since you asked, personally I don't care for it.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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It's a XF-45/ AU-50 for me.Edit:  how I missed that in the title. After reading TNG's comment I figured it out  Overall nice coin, but I find the obverse a bit distracting on this one. Mixed feelings on woodies for me. Edited by Ty2020b
11/17/2020 6:48 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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I too dislike that wood grain effect. I wouldn't put that in my Albums.
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Pillar of the Community
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1944 Posts |
i DO like the "woody"...
nice coin...
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All these woody haters...   If anyone has an unwanted woody 1909-S IHC out there, I have a Dansco that would take it.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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While I like woody copper, my opinion is that I would not prefer them on key date coins.
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Pillar of the Community
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992 Posts |
Perhaps it's the enlargement, but I find it personally unattractive.
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I will take any key date woody cents off your hands. Just send them my way. I have a place for them.  |
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Interesting responses - and we benefit from the sharing of thoughts and best learning when we do not agree on a particular topic/coin. Consider these occasional topics as learning opportunities to share the wisdom and views of experienced collectors - in this regard there is knowledge to share. I'm in the camp of this particular woodie example would not be my choice for this (or any) key date coin. To be specific - the obverse toning/woodie effect on this example is random and splotchy, which to my eye is a significant distraction. That said - any 1909-S IHC certified AU50 is indeed a treasured coin and I salute mikev50 on having it. Edited by nickelsearcher
11/18/2020 6:42 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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i don't have the coin--thinking of buying it--haven't made up my mind yet---
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Bedrock of the Community
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To me, the issue would be re-sale. This discussion itself suggests your market would be smaller than for a conventional-looking coin in this grade.
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I'm with @jbuck here. The photo looks a bit washed out. Here's what I see when I enhance and sharpen the image:  Does this change any opinions? I like it. This one would sell on a bourse floor. |
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Better, but still not right for me. Nickelsearcher put it well. There are many examples of a woody that I love, key date or not. This particular one just happens to be inconsistent and distracting.
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