A couple inexpensive gold type coins...

[WinstonWare]

...I've picked up but couldn't image well until recently. All opinions including constructive criticism welcome. Thanks for any thoughts.

 

[comicdonna]

I wish I could image a coin that good. Also, I like gold.

[michael]

great crystal clear images

 

i would absolutely love to be able to get or take photos like these

 

now onto the coins

 

both coins are problem free, above average eye appealling

lightly to moderately circulated gold coins

with great original skins to both

 

 

[mkman123]

I like them and I love the NGC prong holders

[PerryHall]

great crystal clear images

 

i would absolutely love to be able to get or take photos like these

 

now onto the coins

 

both coins are problem free, above average eye appealling

lightly to moderately circulated gold coins

with great original skins to both

 

 

Agree---nice original coins.

[WinstonWare]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Appreciate it (thumbs u

[123cents]

Nice gold and nice photos!

[johnny9434]

nice coin

[BillJones]

I agree with the "original skin" comments, but I question why one would buy these pieces instead of something a bit nicer. I would grade both coins Fine-12 and since it only takes a few dollar more, at least for the quarter eagle, to buy them in Choice VF or even EF, why buy the lower grades unless it is for some sort of odd registry category?

[rrantique]

Nice gold and nice photos!

[WinstonWare]

I agree with the "original skin" comments, but I question why one would buy these pieces instead of something a bit nicer. I would grade both coins Fine-12 and since it only takes a few dollar more, at least for the quarter eagle, to buy them in Choice VF or even EF, why buy the lower grades unless it is for some sort of odd registry category?

 

This is a good point Bill. These coins are not in any registry. The 1911 I bought from Zach (a board member who hasn't been around in a while). He gave me a better than fair price and I couldn't pass. The 1851-O I happened to notice on ebay. I put in a maximum bid of $200 and won it for a little less than that. I was attracted to the original look of the coin. Still, I think I catch your drift. Perhaps a more thoughtful and patient approach would result in higher graded for a only a few more dollars. I will keep that in mind. Thanks for your thoughts.