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Given the number of 20c I've posted lately as grading experiments I thought I should clarify when I actually buy one, and buy one I did. This one is nice. 20c are extremely tough in mint state, most examples show poor luster and toning, and the few toned examples are usually dark with minimal luster. Likewise lusterbombs are quite scarce and difficult to find. That's why IMO this coin is special, it has nice toning and great luster while the reverse does have "fingerprint toning" given the way it toned, and the otherwise attractive luster on a scarce coin I don't feel it detracts from the coin in this case. Regardless, this checks off one of the toughest coins on my list.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Can't really see the surfaces beneath the toning, but a sweet-looking coin for sure.
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Very lustrous indeed. Toning looks completely natural, although a bit dark. The fingerprint patterns are a distraction and could limit the grade.
Looks like MS-64 is possible. Nice choice for a '75-S!
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beautiful looking coin under the toning--
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 Nice one! With the errant 8 high in the denticles and the reverse die cracks, it looks like an EMDS of 1875-S BF-13. If so, the die state precedes the mm becoming fully plugged. |
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Tough to tell.... MS64/65. Nice one!
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Great luster, hard to see the surfaces, but MS-65 seems very possible.
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Grape this is a beautiful coin. It's looks MS but with the toning I can't grade it as I can't see the surface well. Still a keeper ! Wow!
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I know many would say leave as is but if that was mine, I'd dip it in Acetone to see if it would clear up. If not, I might even try something harsher. I know that is not what others would say but I like Silver looking, not that dark.
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With respect, I must seriously disagree.  |
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The dark toning would tend to make it look a bit like a black disk amongst it's more silvery looking peers.
Nevertheless, it is a very desirable piece due to it's condition, and I agree with the above grading comments.
The fingerprinting may put some off, but the condition is good enough for others to overlook this maybe? problem.
I, for one, would be happy to have it in my collection.
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Beautiful details under that toning...
But I'm more of a Blast white kinda guy and tend to agree with Carl on this one.
I just think the toning covers up so much of the details at first glance...imho
Hope you paid MS60 money for it and it's MS64
smat
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Posted 11/18/2020 5:39 pm
