It doesn't have to be a monster... sometimes toning is a perfect complement to the design

airplanenut

Yes, I love a good monster covered with bright colors, but sometimes less toning--with the right colors and in the right place--is the perfect complement to a coin's design. It's been a while since I last shared this one, a piece I've had for at least 15 years. Apart from considering the Walker design one of the best ever, I've always loved this particular piece with just enough color to be a sunrise.

Have others that fit the bill? Show 'em off!

CommemDude

I see this the same way....some peripheral color framing the devices, sky blue original undipped centers, not a monster, just a virgin coin

Meltdown

I hear ya brother!

ShaunBC5

@airplanenut Where's the pic of yours?

gtstang

bearcave

Around the rim!

JoeLewis

I've always liked just slight tarnish at the edges. I've never really cared for bright colors.

airplanenut

@ShaunBC5 said:
@airplanenut Where's the pic of yours?

Right below what I wrote

ctf_error_coins

Is that a sunrise or a sunset?

Cool (warm) toning.

DollarAfterDollar

Catbert

I'm in full agreement with the slight toning effect. Very refined. Sorta like a nice balanced Cabernet wine, not too dry with a hint of fruit flavor with a smooth finish.

JoeLewis

Catbert

I've been loving this MS68 on HLRC's website, $7500

I bet it's a stunner in hand.

SkyMan

291fifth

Toning with eye-appeal is good. Toning with negative eye-appeal is bad.

messydesk

For me, toning that complements the design is something special. In many cases, that means a toned periphery framing the design. Happens a lot on classic commems. In other cases, it's having toning that gives a good "mood" to the piece. This Pilgrim in 64 I picked up when I was starting to put together my commem set had toning that on most coins I wouldn't be indifferent about, but on this one it just adds a somber and stormy look to the coin that just seems right.

bearcave

airplanenut

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
Is that a sunrise or a sunset?

I always thought of it as sunrise, but I've also always considered the design to be a sunrise. Liberty's outstretched and welcoming arm seems appropriate for the dawn of a new day.

@Catbert said:
I'm in full agreement with the slight toning effect. Very refined. Sorta like a nice balanced Cabernet wine, not too dry with a hint of fruit flavor with a smooth finish.

LOVE this coin!

johnny9434

love the half

Bob13

Totally agree. Here's another sunset/sunrise Walker.

joeykoins

1968s Pf. DDR PF 66

keets

It doesn't have to be a monster... sometimes toning is a perfect complement to the design.

a good example of this is the Connecticut Commemorative Half-Dollar with the Charter Oak. they often come with pale gold/brown tone which gives the tree an autumn look. the best I have seen with that appearance sold before I could grab it, so I have decided to wait till I can find one similar. if you've seen what I've tried to describe you'd agree, it is stunning.

Meltdown

The photo's don't quite do this one justice but it fits with the theme of this topic.
These are common in blast white and with colorful toning... this one in particular has just a dusting of chocolate brown that really makes it pop in person.

ShaunBC5

@airplanenut Thanks for reposting. I still don't see it in your original post. Must just be me.

USMarine6

Although this is not my coin I was thinking of purchasing it for the very reason your talking about

ProfLiz

Not the sunrise toning, but this all-over light lavender is subtly gorgeous in hand... P65CAC

airplanenut

@ShaunBC5 said:
@airplanenut Thanks for reposting. I still don't see it in your original post. Must just be me.

Well that's weird. I wonder if you have something on your browser that's blocking my website (the images in the thread point to where they are saved on my site; they weren't uploaded to the forums). You could try replying/quoting my original post and see if the two images paths are showing up.

Catbert

Color enhancing the design elements is the reason I acquired this piece (courtesy of @CoinJunkie):

(and yes, this time the TV actually does reflect the in-hand view)

ShaunBC5

@airplanenut said:
Yes, I love a good monster covered with bright colors, but sometimes less toning--with the right colors and in the right place--is the perfect complement to a coin's design. It's been a while since I last shared this one, a piece I've had for at least 15 years. Apart from considering the Walker design one of the best ever, I've always loved this particular piece with just enough color to be a sunrise.

Have others that fit the bill? Show 'em off!

Let's try this...

Edit - the pathways show up in the quote, but then there's nothing when I post. I'll try to fix my own computer instead of hijacking your thread. I like the partial-toned coins!

Walkerfan

Love the warm golden tone on this one. Aptly from the Sunset Collection.

david3142

I’ve always thought this Walker of mine was more of a sunset tone. It’s definitely not a monster but really works well with the design (and to make it more special, it was a gift from my parents).

Boosibri

@ProfLiz said:
Not the sunrise toning, but this all-over light lavender is subtly gorgeous in hand... P65CAC

Is that coin in an OGH?

Hydrant

Subtle is good.

ernie11

I'm very old school, so toning for me is not an end in itself. That being said, I fell in love with this one a few years ago and bought it to complete my collection. That light golden kind of patina across the reverse somehow accentuates the olive branch and all of the letters. 1942/41-D, AU-55 PCGS, CAC.

ksuscott

I've always liked the device contrast on this one.

airplanenut

@ksuscott said:
I've always liked the device contrast on this one.

It's not a look you always see, but I also really like when the devices and fields tone slightly differently and make the devices pop. One a smaller scale (as far as devices go) I've seen a few Morgans (and off-hand, I can't remember if I have one) that are pretty wildly toned, but the eye ends up being a different color. When the eye is bright and contrasting color, oh boy can it be a neat effect.

oih82w8

lots of beauties in this thread!

crazyhounddog

Great thread 👍

JoeLewis

@crazyhounddog said:
I 100% agree with you, Jeremy.
This is not a rare coin. The 1935-d buffalo nickel’s book value in PCGS 65, as this one, is $275.00. Even though I believe this coin should score higher makes no difference to me. I find this to be one of the most attractive buffalo nickels in my entire collection.
Great thread 👍

Surely this would be considered a “...monster covered with bright colors” referred to in the OP, right?

abcde12345

Boosibri

jesbroken

Wow! Great Half, Jeremy. I agree 100%. Some can be much better than Crayola.
Jim

MWallace

kaz

ElmerFusterpuck

This Seated Half is one of my favorites, plus it's a somewhat better date too, The toning does have highlights in the right spots and the luster is good too,

SmEagle1795

I just received a major upgrade and was very pleasantly surprised to see it in-hand with some nice toning around the devices.

It is the "Ides of March" denarius depicting Brutus and the daggers he used to assassinate Julius Caesar on the Ides of March (written as EID MAR on the reverse).

In the center, a pileus (also shown on the Liberty Cap cents) symbolizes the freedom of the Roman people with Brutus freeing them from their dictatorial oppressor, Julius Caesar.

scubafuel

That is an incredible piece SmEagle!

Here is one I think has just the right amount of toning, from a couple thousand years later...

coinbuf

Less is more 99% of the time in my book when it comes to tarnish, very nice.

jesbroken

Wow, kaz, gorgeous Mercury. I have no trouble finding the Monsters but this level of toning is very difficult to find. I sure miss the 70's when I drove every weekend along I81 north and south to coin shows with 30 or more dealers. everything was available should the funds be inhand.
Jim

ProfLiz

@Boosibri said:

@ProfLiz said:
Not the sunrise toning, but this all-over light lavender is subtly gorgeous in hand... P65CAC

Is that coin in an OGH?

Why, yes, it is! Do you know it?

kiyote

I hope this thread doesn’t mind some dark side!