Sometimes it doesn't take much color to make a coin extremely appealing...

[airplanenut]

I've always liked walking liberty halves--I think the design is one of the best in all of US coinage, and they often come with great lustre. I bought a nice MS64 a few years ago (and a 63 that was cracked for my type album), and never thought I'd get a higher grade piece--at least not anytime soon--as all the white ones look the same.

 

At a show today, I changed my mind. With a small crescent on both sides, and stronger obverse color, as well as immense lustre, I couldn't turn this coin down. It's no monster, but the toning gave it that extra oomph that I needed to buy an MS65. It's in an NGC MS65* holder, and I love it! I liked both obverse pictures, so I used both

 

 

Jeremy

[Wihlborg]

Very nice Jeremy!

 

John

[michael]

yes really REALLY NICE with great color

[mgoodm3]

Nice color.

[etexmike]

I love those Walker halves also.

 

Finding a nice one with great color is just an added bonus.

 

Great addition. I hate to keep bragging on your pics, but another great job.

 

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etexmike

[wam98-migration]

Nice looking Walker Jeremy.

[Connecticoin]

Beautiful coin! Love that rainbow right on the rim -- something you do not see too frequently.

[TomB]

That's a pretty coin, Jeremy.

 

Remember, a coin need not have really any color on it to be highly attractive and desireable. A piece with terrific, coruscating luster, white throughout and with thick patina can be a stunner and worthy of a ferocious chase.

[airplanenut]

Tom,

 

I agree, but I've seen so many walkers in 65 that have the immense lustre to make them nice, that the "PQ" coins look like nothing special... this had the added touch

[TomB]

You are absolutely right, and I should have made more clear that I wasn't really writing about WLHs at all, since that is the case.

 

Rather, other coins that are tougher to find in that state are what I was thinking of. As an example, I searched for a wonderful CT commem for about three years before I bought a nearly colorless piece that has a near blast white obverse (Charter Oak side) coupled with an antique, vanilla white reverse (modernistic eagle side) that has a very crunchy patina. The coin is drop dead gorgeous, yet nearly colorless.

[airplanenut]

Ahh--I fully agree, Tom... it's like SLQs... they come UNC, but true blazers are beauties to behold And, as you mentioned, many of the commems.

[Oldtrader3]

Nice Walker, Jeremy. Fully struck right hand and great luster.

[spy88]

Very nice Walker Jeremy! These are truly beautiful coins!

[cpm9ball]

Beautiful coin, Jeremy! Your pics are always so good. Why don't you start a lengthy thread on the "How to's" for numismatic photography............cameras, lenses, lighting, etc. It would be a great help to me when I start buying equipment and I think others would appreciate it, too.

 

Chris

[SilverDollarMan]

That's the way i like 'em!

[Hoot]

Exquisite detail, Jeremy, and very lovely surfaces.

 

Hoot

[GoYankees]

Sweet looking coin.

[airplanenut]

Beautiful coin, Jeremy! Your pics are always so good. Why don't you start a lengthy thread on the "How to's" for numismatic photography............cameras, lenses, lighting, etc. It would be a great help to me when I start buying equipment and I think others would appreciate it, too.

 

Chris

 

This is old, and most of the setup information (if not all of it) is outdated, but try this. The reason I haven't updated it is simply because of time... I've been in such a crunch right now... I've got lots of photography to do, auctions to list, and more... I've got a few papers to right--all when I get the time.

 

Jeremy

[cpm9ball]

Beautiful coin, Jeremy! Your pics are always so good. Why don't you start a lengthy thread on the "How to's" for numismatic photography............cameras, lenses, lighting, etc. It would be a great help to me when I start buying equipment and I think others would appreciate it, too.

 

Chris

 

This is old, and most of the setup information (if not all of it) is outdated, but try this. The reason I haven't updated it is simply because of time... I've been in such a crunch right now... I've got lots of photography to do, auctions to list, and more... I've got a few papers to right--all when I get the time.

 

Jeremy

 

Thanks, Jeremy!

 

Chris