Got the Holiday off to a great start

[RichH]

GSA grading result in, coin arrives safely thru Northeast storm

 

Hi fellow collectors,

 

As an update to the Nov 12 journal I posted on the Balt Show, I wrote that I purchased a crescent obversed toned 1881 CC GSA and was hoping 63* to validate the puchase price

 

Well, last week I saw that I indeed received the 63* grade and today the coin safely arrived, finally ! I rarely submit raw coins, in fact this was my only grading submission to NGC in 2013 so very happy with the result.

 

The 1881CC is a better date and is my 2nd GSA purchase, complementing the 1884CC 63* purchased earlier this yr.

 

The coin is also obverse crescent toned, this one from 11-3 o'clock with lovely blue and gold rim toning. I will post a pic when my photo skills improve, in the mean time NGC did a goood job with their image.

 

I am only going to hunt obverse toning on these coins. It will take longer to complete the set this way ( probably a good $ thing ) but I love both the hunt and the challenge of a nicely matched set.

 

In closing. my collecting this set was inspired by this board, particularly the writings of Mr Bo Jingles, so a big "thank you" Mr BJ.

 

Thanks for reading, and Happy Thanksgiving !

 

RichH

 

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[coinsbygary]

Very nice Rich! Congratulations, can't wait for the picture!

Gary

[Six Mile Rick]

Rich,

That sure sounds swell!! I have a tip on a hundred or so GSA's if anyone is interested. "No" they are not mine but were offered to me. I just don't feel like submitting those along with all the moderns I do now.

NGC gets enough $$ from me already

 

Expect a pic of that sweet toner SOON!!! Super Size It!!

[Yankeejose]

Great job calling the grade down to the star! What about the coin had you thinking star- was it the toning? Is that what gets the star on Morgan's - some colored toning?

[RichH]

Good question Dave.

 

Lots of Morgans and other coins with toning don't get the star.

 

I am looking for a particular crescent rim toning pattern and color that really accentuates Miss Liberty's profile. I thought the coin very comparable to my previous 63* and a worthy match. Bottom line on the color is that I found the coin particularly attractive to my eye, so even if no star, I still liked the coin.

 

I also think that technically the coin has very few nicks compared to other 63's, so high end from that aspect also. The combo of the two variables is why I thought the grade was a reasonable guess/ outcome.

 

Then again, as the saying goes, " I'd rather be lucky than good"

 

Anyway. it worked out really well and although I think I am an ok grader, not sure I need to take alot of chances like this.

 

Cheers !

 

Rich

 

 

 

 

[mkman123]

weres the pic?