Heavily Toned 1934-S WLH - like, dislike, comments?

Catbert · October 31, 2019 10:56AM

Too grungy for my tastes.

coinbuf · October 31, 2019 11:25AM

Not a fan.

ElmerFusterpuck · October 31, 2019 11:26AM

It's NT for sure and a nice date.

But that mottled neutral color tone is not a plus for eye appeal.

clarkbar04 · October 31, 2019 11:45AM

Ahh the ole "russet rainbow". Not for me.

Walkerguy21D · October 31, 2019 11:52AM

I don't really like it either.

Smudge · October 31, 2019 11:55AM

Too much for me.

airplanenut · October 31, 2019 12:15PM

I appreciate it as an original coin and like it more than a freshly dipped, white example, but toning that dark, thick, and mottled is not my cup of tea.

asheland · October 31, 2019 12:44PM

Not terrible, but not great either.

I’m guessing @ricko won’t like it.

ricko · October 31, 2019 12:52PM

I like the coin.... great detail....not so much the tarnish though... Cheers, RickO

Walkerfan · October 31, 2019 1:01PM

I don't like the toning. Too much and too neutral. Not enough color.

It also may be hiding a lot.

The strike is good but 1934-S coins are usually well struck up, anyhow.

MrBluster · October 31, 2019 1:09PM

I would like it if it was cheap enough.

KollectorKing · October 31, 2019 1:27PM

@MrBluster said:
I would like it if it was cheap enough.

Our host gave it a 65 & the seller has it for sale on eBay for $2190.00.

privatecoin · October 31, 2019 1:36PM

I like it. Call me the odd ball. But certainly not at that price...

Barberian · October 31, 2019 1:49PM

Looks like Ms. Liberty is walking through a smoldering fire.

Broadstruck · October 31, 2019 2:05PM

Would look better "Sight Unseen" as I believe the photos aren't helping this one at all.

toyz4geo · October 31, 2019 2:38PM

For me, not so much.

Elcontador · October 31, 2019 2:45PM

It has been my experience that coins with toning like this have built in grade limitations. I don't see a single flaw on the coin; I think it would grade higher without that toning, which I find unattractive.

I used to refer to the many MS 65 Barber Halves I saw with this kind of toning as coins with "toilet bowl toning."

291fifth · October 31, 2019 5:15PM

Unattractive toning. Negative eye-appeal.

NumisOxide · October 31, 2019 5:26PM

Not a fan of the mottled toning. I wonder what a quick dip in EZest would do but then you never know what's underneath.

rainbowroosie · October 31, 2019 5:33PM

I love pretty toned coins — I dislike this coin.

cameonut2011 · October 31, 2019 6:27PM

I find the toning to be neutral.

abcde12345 · October 31, 2019 6:33PM

MS64 details with a pcgs net of MS62 due to subdued surfaces.

kaz · October 31, 2019 6:47PM

The obverse looks like it took a direct hit while in the center of a spittoon.

Dave99B · October 31, 2019 9:03PM

Toning doesn’t really work for me.

Dave

rln_14 · October 31, 2019 9:21PM

I dislike so much, I don't want to look at it ever again, imho

thefinn · October 31, 2019 9:56PM

Look up "CRUSTY" in the encyclopedia, and this would be the picture. Original, but not attractive.

Kove · October 31, 2019 10:01PM

I appreciate the originality, but probably wouldn't be a buyer.

thisistheshow · October 31, 2019 10:06PM

I like it, assuming I am correct in thinking it probably looks a lot nicer in hand than the pics show. Sometimes a coin like this is best enjoyed in person, and even then a nice loupe and good lighting help as well.