Link to a Good Overview on Toning With Illustrations
Clankeye
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I want to post a link to an interesting article on toning which appears on the website of one of our new members, Tom Becker. I think it gives a very good, concise overview on toning.
It is written simply enough to help the new hobbyist try to understand why toning is sometimes desirable and sometimes a negative. It also covers different types of toning and what causes it to occur. I found there to be enough of interest in it to also be a good read for more advanced collectors.
The article covers nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver commemoratives. And throughout he uses good color illustrations of outstanding toned coins. It's worth checking out for the pictures alone.
Since I have been coming to this site, I think toning has been the subject of more questions and threads than anything else. So I thought I would point out this article as being another source of information available. I appreciate it when members provide links to articles and illustrations on this forum. I think this is worth checking into.
Toning Article With Photos
Clankeye
It is written simply enough to help the new hobbyist try to understand why toning is sometimes desirable and sometimes a negative. It also covers different types of toning and what causes it to occur. I found there to be enough of interest in it to also be a good read for more advanced collectors.
The article covers nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver commemoratives. And throughout he uses good color illustrations of outstanding toned coins. It's worth checking out for the pictures alone.
Since I have been coming to this site, I think toning has been the subject of more questions and threads than anything else. So I thought I would point out this article as being another source of information available. I appreciate it when members provide links to articles and illustrations on this forum. I think this is worth checking into.
Toning Article With Photos
Clankeye
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I think it is a good piece, especially for entry level people to the hobby, trying to gain an understanding of toning. The illustrations are great to look at.
Clankeye
i discovered your web site about a month ago and the articles are really great and a public service to many new comers!! it really gives much information not available elsewhere unless you have been in coins and had a learning curve of many years and hopefully not too many $$$ losses in coins!!!
also post any comments about the FUN show!!!
sincerely michael
This is an excellent resource, thanks for sharing. Tom enjoys tempting me with his
42-s steel blue Mercs.
Brian.
I've got some Morgans up on the windowsill now that given a couple more months of Winter sun should come out pretty special. Spreading on the thin layer of used motor oil really seems to help! HA!
I do hope anyone who reads this knows I'm kidding.
Thanks for looking at the article.
Best,
Tom
Thanks for taking the time to read the article.
Best,
Tom
09/07/2006
Frank
Becker has some good insight, to wit:
"I have never seen a beautifully toned complete set of these coins. In my opinion, Standing Liberty quarters are some of the toughest coins to find with pretty toning. Most of the strictly original examples I?ve seen tend to carry a light to deep gray coloration. The two examples I?ve used as illustrations are both quite exceptional. The 1925 exhibits halo type toning ranging from iridescent deep blue to mellow gold. It?s important to note that while the toning is quite deep at the rims none of the lustre is obscured."
Magnificently toned SLQs are very hard to find (but one of my favorites). Isold the best one I've ever laid eyes on, last month. (That super red one i've shown you guys several times.)
adrian
It's obvious that there is a true appreciation of original toning underlying the article, with many fine scans and insights to inspire further investigation. Now that Adrian is aboard this thread, anyone who wants to see some vividly toned Morgans can just hit his "ebay stuff" link and then hit "monster toned Morgans" to be treated to round two.
z
I have to say, not only is that SLQ one of the most stunning coins I have ever seen an image of, the picture itself was one of the best coin pictures I've seen on the forum. It helped motivate me to get a digital camera. Now where do I get a coin like that?
Clankeye
Check him out at http://www.tombeckeronline.com
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