Home U.S. Coin Forum

GSA toners

fathomfathom Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭✭✭

Why are GSA toned coins not fully appreciated with the appropriate perceived value?

Making these assumptions:

1) The holders have not been compromised, opened, drilled gassed etc.

2) The coins went from bag to sorting tray to holder.

3) They are relatively scarce attractively toned in relation to the overall population.

In sum they are a verifiable example of natural toning processes, known to be unadulterated.

With all the fuss and ridiculous pricing of toned coins these should be valued accordingly. In addition the major TPGs should have a considerable archive of photos made available to peruse for educational purposes.

Thoughts from GSA experts would be appreciated.

Comments

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,991 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Upon what basis have you concluded that GSA toned coins aren’t fully appreciated? I’ve seen some very strong prices for the ones that appeared to be deserving. The example you posted looks gorgeous, but the big prices are typically attained by those exhibiting obverse or two-sided toning.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • fathomfathom Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Agree, obverse toners are worth more, considerably more.

    Just noticing auction results are strong but not at a multiple which I believe they should sell.

    Bought this coin a few bucks over a what a regular holder would sell.

  • fathomfathom Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld said:
    Upon what basis have you concluded that GSA toned coins aren’t fully appreciated? I’ve seen some very strong prices for the ones that appeared to be deserving. The example you posted looks gorgeous, but the big prices are typically attained by those exhibiting obverse or two-sided toning.

    About 40% higher so not a few bucks. But still seems low even for a reverse toner. Anyway just my perception.

Leave a Comment

BoldItalicStrikethroughOrdered listUnordered list
Emoji
Image
Align leftAlign centerAlign rightToggle HTML viewToggle full pageToggle lights
Drop image/file