Please show me your "Monster" toned coin. I want to know what each of you think is a "Monster".
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I want to know what each of you think is a "Monster" in your collection. Then critique everybody's "Monster" to se if they are correct. A monster to you might not be a monster to me. Lets just see what happens.
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This should be interesting
Whatever @AuroraBorealis posts!
I think this thread would work better without the critique part. Some people might not like it if others disparage their treasures.
Displayed many times. My two favorite toned proofs. 1964 PR66AH Kennedy, ungraded cherry 1962 Franklin.
http://openfolder.io/shares/photos/monster/0708171719obv.jpg
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http://openfolder.io/shares/photos/monster/1962redfrankobvORIGINALSIZE.jpg
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Closest I can come.
Here's one that's "different".
Edit: Made it and sold it.
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Not what I was expecting to see so far.
Here’s a few (and no I don’t own anything close to these).
The critique portion of this thread might serve to subdue enthusiasm for posting favorites. Also, it would be nice if folks only posted coins they own and not coins that they don't since there is no doubt some items will be hammered by some folks.
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Here’s the closest I can get (from my collection) to any of the monster Morgans I posted:
Are you preparing some critique
This is also a serious question as I know your background and previous posts on toning.
This is probably my only one. It's definitely an overused term and so is "rainbow toned".
Most people would not call this "a monster,' but it's one of the best looking Columbian Half Dollars I have seen.
My definition of a "monster" toned coin is one where the immediate reaction upon seeing it is a dealer's case or online is "How much?" Something that catches your eye and refuses to let go. It is always better if the toning is original, of course.
Rainbow Stars
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Rainbow Stars
Not everyone likes the same kind of stuff but these are two of my favorites.
Sorry - I don't like the term "monster" and find it mostly obnoxious. A WOW coin can have many different looks, not all of them exceedingly colorful. I like toned coins and do not own a "monster" tone coin, however, I do have a few coins that I find breathtaking.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
I too prefer to use the term "WOW" to describe spectacularly toned coins - I like to collect pennies that, when I look at them, they make me think/say, "WOW!" like this one...
The Penny Lady®
These would probably be the closest pieces in my collection to what I think of as "monster toning". My definition falls somewhere in the area of "intense, splotchy toning, usually covering a multitude of colors but not necessarily forming a particular pattern".
Gobrecht's Engraved Mature Head Large Cent Model
https://www.instagram.com/rexrarities/?hl=en
I think i sold the 81.
I consider this one:
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I've got a variety of Morgans, Franklins and Washingtons that I consider "Monster" toned, but given that at least one of each has been posted above, here's a series that hasn't been posted yet...
U.S. Type Set
After looking at so many toned coins, one realizes that monsters are truly very few and far between. However there are many other high end, very nice coins that are just below monster level that also deserve consideration. I submit one of mine, which IMHO the closest thing I have to a 'monster". I really can't say I own any.
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My registry sets
There are little monsters, big monsters, red monsters, brown monsters, silver monsters, nickel monsters ....
To my eye, the 29-S Lincoln below (reverse in particular) is still the prettiest coin I have ever held.
I used to own this one:
And I cooked these on my stove top, so add artificial monsters to the list ...
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
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I wouldn’t call these monsters in the true sense that I think of the word, but they’re really nicely toned IMO.
Dave
Maybe this thread shows that not many collectors have paid 10X to own what the OP is looking for.
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Closest Dime that I have:
Rob & ElmerFuster get my vote for monster toned.
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Definitely not as “monsterous” as some of the above ones.
Always buying nice toned coins! Searching for a low grade 1873 Arrows DDO Dime and 1842-O Small Date Quarter.
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I always thought of the term "Monster" as the BEST of the BEST. Two examples that come to mind are Aurora Borealis's 1881-S " The Moose". and WingedLiberty's 1964 Purple Kennedy. The Susan B. Anthony posted above I consider a monster as it is the finest example of a toned SBA that I have ever seen. Check out the #1 set of Commemoratives, the J & L set. The Antietam is a monster.
Spectacular is defined as "amazing, impressive, fantastic". I think this moniker would fit a lot of the wannabe monster coins that just aren't the best of the best. I like the term " a WOW" coin as well. I chose the term "spectacular" for my toned proof set which fits most of the coins in it.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/bolivarshagnastys-spectacularly-toned-modern-proofs/3184
That being said, here are my versions of the BEST of the BEST Monster toned proofs.
Just Nicely Toned Coins.
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Ken
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A few years ago I posted this here and called it a Monster. I was assured it was not by a member, but I still refer to it as one myself. Graded 67 at both services.
Very nice> @U1chicago said:
Lots of juiced images here.
Context is important. There are lots of pretty Morgans running around. It's much more difficult to find a beautifully toned Peace dollar or shield nickel for example. Really flashy luster under gorgeous colors does more for me than anything. I'm not usually a fan of pretty colors on technically low-grade coins. These float my boat:
My personal definition of a monster is something with outstanding eye appeal. A monster rainbow has to have at least 4 different colors IMO.
Monster ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Monster rainbow.
Hate the term but I like these
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