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Attractive Coins with Heavy Patina
Catbert
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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):
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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.
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
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
I know these are bad pictures, but...
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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.
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My Lincoln half-cent AU53 RB.
I think these two fit the bill...
Heavier patina suits me fine for certain series. I prefer them more in Capped Busted and Barber designs than the bright variety.
That's a really attractive coin but is a classic silver commemorative, not a half-cent.
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11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
U.S. Type Set
How's this one guys?
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"Central Valley" Roosevelts
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
1889p
AU 58
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Not to compete with
SkyMan, but...
1955 Bugs Bunny ms 65 FBL
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The picture doesn't quite fully capture the extent of the thick patina, particularly on the obverse. It's pretty stunning in hand.
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Here’s a few
Mr_Spud
Fun thread.
Here’s a thickly toned Washington that I own
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A few halves:
PCGS AU 55 CAC:
This has carwheel luster under the toning, similar to dark amber toning I have seen on truly unmolested early type coins.
Commems and Early Type
Here’s another one that fits the bill.
Wow! Crazy, your buff is awesome. Thanks. Roy
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Thank you, it’s one of my favorites from my primary collection. Definitely one of a kind.
I plucked these two Buffs from the same coin album long ago. Both received the star designation.
Just Beautiful, dude!
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.It's rare to find heavy patina on a chopmarked Trade Dollar.
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Beautiful, every single one!