NGC 1951-S MS 67 STAR (*) Rainbow Washington Quarter

I realize the 2013 W American Eagle Set is all the rage in the Coin World right now. I'm fine with that. Since there were more than 250,000 sets manufactured there will always be the option to acquire a perfect NGC 70 set in the future at a better price than today.

What I like to find is quality nicely toned Pre-1965 U.S. coins. The are a number of such quality coins out there and they come up for sale in a variety of locations. I prefer the rainbow toned coins with either a full circle or a nice crescent. This 1951-S quarter has a nice crescent rainbow on both sides. Yes a coin can have too much toning, but with the right amount I think it adds interest and value. Just my opinion as blast white coins are still popular too with many. I suspect at this point most of the nicely toned rainbow 1950's quarters have been sent off for grading, but I keep looking both for raw coins and certified coins.

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