Attractive Coins with Heavy Patina

Catbert

For those who like toned coins, you know there is a spectrum of how much toning exists and whether the toning is attractive. Heavy toning can also be an indicator of originality. I like a little and a lot of toning, depending upon this attractiveness factor.

Let's have a thread on the heavy/dark toning side. Provide one of your coins that you find attractive with this characteristic. Here's one of mine (PCGS AU 50 CAC):

BryceM

These aren't toned to the same extent as the coin in the OP, but they have healthy patina. This level is around the limit of what I usually tolerate. Luster has to come through it for me to be OK with it.

Fairlaneman

I like heavy tone that lets the central devices show up nicely. PCGS 64FB below.
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or tone that is moderate covering the whole surfaces and also letting the devices show nicely. PCGS 65FB below.
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Ken

Barberian

Where do I begin? I'm a sucker for dark toning. The Anti-rickO.

I like this coin because, like Fairlaneman's merc dime, the dark toning highlights the devices and detail.

ANACS AU50

joeykoins

I know these are bad pictures, but...

LukeMarshall

I traded a friend a ASE for this ultra crusty peace dollar. Some of the spots are darker in hand but I really like it!

Smudge

2windy2fish

coinbuf

I tend to align myself with the Ricko blast white/red school of thought for the most part, but on occasion a coin with a crusty or heavy tone can be quite attractive.

OAKSTAR

AlanSki

ironmanl63

Barberian

My Lincoln half-cent AU53 RB.

CharlotteDude

I think these two fit the bill...

Ebeneezer

Heavier patina suits me fine for certain series. I prefer them more in Capped Busted and Barber designs than the bright variety.

lermish

@Barberian said:
My Lincoln half-cent AU53 RB.

That's a really attractive coin but is a classic silver commemorative, not a half-cent.

Walkerguy21D

Eldorado9

Oh this will be fun!

Crypto

lermish

SkyMan

joeykoins

How's this one guys?

relicsncoins

robec

humanssuck

joeykoins

1889p
AU 58

jayPem

Just got one today 😀

0ronron

joeykoins

Not to compete with
SkyMan, but...

1955 Bugs Bunny ms 65 FBL

1Mike1

Barberian

DarkStar

The picture doesn't quite fully capture the extent of the thick patina, particularly on the obverse. It's pretty stunning in hand.

Meltdown

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Mr_Spud

Here’s a few

Nysoto

Fun thread.

P0CKETCHANGE

Here’s a thickly toned Washington that I own

fluffy155

A few halves:

Catbert

PCGS AU 55 CAC:

crazyhounddog

CommemDude

This has carwheel luster under the toning, similar to dark amber toning I have seen on truly unmolested early type coins.

crazyhounddog

Here’s another one that fits the bill.

Namvet69

Wow! Crazy, your buff is awesome. Thanks. Roy

CircCam

crazyhounddog

@Namvet69 said:
Wow! Crazy, your buff is awesome. Thanks. Roy

Thank you, it’s one of my favorites from my primary collection. Definitely one of a kind.

skier07

crazyhounddog

I plucked these two Buffs from the same coin album long ago. Both received the star designation.

lkeigwin

joeykoins

@lkeigwin said:

Just Beautiful, dude!

Smudge

DDR

It's rare to find heavy patina on a chopmarked Trade Dollar.

JJewlz

Beautiful, every single one!