1881 Morgan Dollar - is the coloration toning or damage (or both)?

burghman

Another "new guy" question... I can't tell if this 1881 Morgan dollar is toned, damaged, or both. The details are much better than any other Morgans I have (which isn't saying much - I don't expect there's any use in submitting this) - the stars are very crisp in hand, the hair details look good, the eagle wing feathers look complete, etc. - but the color is much "worse" than my others ("worse" in quotes because it could be toning but my rookie eyes aren't that sophisticated...). Apologies for the pictures - I'm limited to a scanner and iPhone with not a lot of practice, so these may not provide any useful info... but I'm specifically asking about the reds and blues that are most evident in the 3rd and 4th pictures.

Thanks.

blitzdude

AT and some fingerprints, go stillers!

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AUandAG

AU, AT and ABCD!

bob

thefinn

Just unattractive toning. Most amateur AT is purple, electric blue and gold.

Smudge

Coin doctors try to make them pretty. That toning is sort of plain Jane and natural I think.

mannie gray

I agree with the AU assessment.
The coin has neutral to negative toning, IMO.

BlindedByEgo

Sort of an ugly-toned AU 'slider' - and not even a dip will "improve" it - dipped AU's are rarely good looking IMHO.

ricko

Unattractive tarnish for sure... the scratch on the cheek and the hit on the lip will hurt the grade... and it might get 'details'... Cheers, RickO

messydesk

Natural toning, but negative eye-appeal.