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Perhaps for some folks, but this sort of coin alteration is generally frowned upon by the numismatic community.
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United States
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It certainly interesting to say the least - to say the most - I think it is (and all the others he is selling) are quite ugly. But folks that don't know any better usually snaps these things up like tic-tacs.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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The most valuable things you can add to a coin are -authentication, and -provenance. And they don't alter the coin's appearance !  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's basically ruined the coin from a numismatic standpoint, though for very common coins like the State Quarters I don't consider it a big deal - it's still worth 25 cents... What really aggravates me is when sellers try to market these modified pieces as great investments. Then, years down the road when the customers try to sell them they realize they threw their money away... Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188Edited by hokiefan_82
07/06/2022 11:14 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I for one do not like colored coins even the Canadian ones from The Royal Mint . This U.S. Quarter in my opinion has no added value beyond 25¢ . Actually I don't even think a merchant would accept it as payment for anything . However , if you like it as a NOVELTY then go ahead with the purchase .  |
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Canada
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I hate Americans shipping lol, 9$ for the coin 18$ for shipping haha, I personally like coloured coins but as for added value? I guess it would depend, these coins are technically damaged and not original but they could be collected like love tokens in the future. If you like it go for it, but look at it more as art rather then a coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If they were coloured at the mint, like Canadian coins, I love them ( see my avatar for example)! Coloured after the mint I dislike and consider it only damage.  |
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United States
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Quote:
The most valuable things you can add to a coin are
-authentication, and
-provenance.
And they don't alter the coin's appearance ! sel that is about the best thing I've read in a long time! Plus it's true. The truest thing in coin collecting ever said, beyond my Aaron Feldman quote.  "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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United States
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Quote:
The most valuable things you can add to a coin are
-authentication, and
-provenance.
Nicely put! These could also be considered to add value -attribution -accurate assessment of the grade and rarity -good clear photos (which is what dealers do with an unorganized collection) |
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United States
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Not a fan of any coloring added to coins.
That being said, it's kind of amazing how accurate the placement of the hologram is. It doesn't spill over onto the fields.
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We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I have to agree with the idea of accurate attribution. Over the years I have bought quite a few low grade un identified ancient coins in job lots at auction, and have doubled their value with an accurate identification.  |
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United States
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I kinda like them, they are art. I guess maybe. But they carry no numismatic value over face.
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Posted 07/06/2022 10:56 pm
Uncirculated American Silver Eagles 
