NOT so cheap thrills....

[physics-fan3.14]

They did not bump the grade for the PL. I might be skeptical of the plus, but its a solid 65. The reverse is immaculate, and really the only marks are the ones you mention - otherwise, there is almost zero chatter or marks. This is consistent with a strong 65 grade.

 

If you have 64's that exhibit similar mark free surfaces, resubmit them for an upgrade.

[ldhair]

This is one of my favorites.

[AnkurJ]

Gorgeous coins everyone!!!

Here is another one of my keepers:

 

[Catbert]

Love that wreath cent, Ankur!

[No+4Me]

High grade or scarcity, either way you're gonna pay.

 

[robec1347]

Any and all.

 

[mkman123]

wowzers!

[messydesk]

[grip]

Com'on there must be more..Slow day,post away:)

 

 

[MBA101]

This is the one for which I shelled out the most (so far...)

 

[EB-migration]

[AnkurJ]

Gorgeous Bustie!!

[mtnstyne]

 

I will continue to watch...I have nothng worthy of this thread. I am hoping I can become a serious collector when I retire.

 

(Hoping to see Bill and Mark post theirs here)

[rons]

A common type coin but only 1245 minted this year

 

 

[coinman_23885]

While not my most expensive coins, I wouldn't exactly call them cheap.

 

1924 NGC MS63 St. Gaudens Double Eagle

 

1913 PCGS MS67 Type I Buffalo Nickel

 

1923 NGC MS63 * Peace Dollar

[jerseycat10]

 

I HATE myself for not buying that when I had the chance.

[physics-fan3.14]

 

I HATE myself for not buying that when I had the chance.

 

Everytime you post that, I also kick myself for not going after it.

[lehigh96]

While not my most expensive coins, I wouldn't exactly call them cheap.

 

1924 NGC MS63 St. Gaudens Double Eagle

 

That makes three that I have seen.

 

 

The Saint purists hate these coins and think they are AT. I don't care, I think they are cool. Nice Coin!

[AnkurJ]

Gorgeous color on those Saints! I agree its AT since gold is inert, but still very cool in any case.

 

Here are a few more of my crown jewels. .

 

 

 

[AnkurJ]

Rons, that Proof Morgan has amazingly clean surfaces! Is it a 66?

 

EB: The surfaces are very nice on your early copper! Excellent choices!

[coinman_23885]

Gorgeous color on those Saints! I agree its AT since gold is inert, but still very cool in any case.

 

Gold is inert, but copper is not. Classic U.S. gold is 10% copper, and an uneven distribution of the copper could produce the toning.

 

I like your gold coins; I'm fascinated with high grade pre-1834 gold. Whenever my budget is able to afford one, I hope to pick one up.

[coinman_23885]

While not my most expensive coins, I wouldn't exactly call them cheap.

 

1924 NGC MS63 St. Gaudens Double Eagle

 

That makes three that I have seen.

 

 

The Saint purists hate these coins and think they are AT. I don't care, I think they are cool. Nice Coin!

 

Thanks, and this is the third example that I have seen as well (with the other two that you cite). In fact, I would love to own the other two if they ever become available provided that the price is right, and if I have the funds. The third coin you posted is what sparked my interest in rainbow toned gold.

[coinman_23885]

 

I HATE myself for not buying that when I had the chance.

 

Everytime you post that, I also kick myself for not going after it.

 

I appreciate the compliments, and I am very glad that neither of you pursued the coin as it would have likely cost me that much more. I almost missed out on this piece myself; I originally didn't have the funds, but Shane was nice enough to take a partial cash/trade deal.

[physics-fan3.14]

Gorgeous color on those Saints! I agree its AT since gold is inert, but still very cool in any case.

 

By that argument, your nicely colored, original, orangery gold 1810 $5 would also be AT. It is not the gold that is reacting to form the toning - it is the copper and silver alloy that is reacting.

[mkman123]

lovely gold!

[rons]

Ankur, the proof Morgan is a lowly 63. I meant a lovely 63 I like it alot and had TomB image it which showed some hairlines thus the grade.

[MBA101]

Here is my #2

 

[123cents]

Got this one from Tom Bush.

 

[AnkurJ]

Gorgeous color on those Saints! I agree its AT since gold is inert, but still very cool in any case.

 

By that argument, your nicely colored, original, orangery gold 1810 $5 would also be AT. It is not the gold that is reacting to form the toning - it is the copper and silver alloy that is reacting.

 

True. But there is a big difference between rainbow toning and lemon peal toning.

[wheat'swheats]

Here is my #2

 

Nice coin is that a die break running through it or just the photo