I like my coins white!!!

Wondo

I figured the title would capture a few fire breathers!!

Anyway, I don't buy into the monster toning fad. Yes, I believe that they are interesting and in some cases attractive. But, my reasoning is that the coins were manufactured to have a particular look; I want mine to appear as close as possible to that original state.

Let the flaming begin!!

tjkillian

I would like my coins white as well. Monster toned coins do not do it for me. Now, if it is NOT a modern (pre-steam press), then white coins would really not be natural. Modern coins like Morgan dollars that have been preserved for 120 years look best, to me, blast white. A 1807 bust quarter would not look best blast white, but a more subdued, natural toning.

Tom

Russ

Come on, you don't think this is pretty?



Russ, NCNE

Russ

Or this?



Russ, NCNE

Russ

Or this?



Russ, NCNE

jbsteven

so you don't like this one? this is definately not a "fad" coin

Russ

Or this?



Russ, NCNE

barberlover

very nice Russ.
for those of you who like blast white, hey, thats fine. Just don't assume all monster toned coines were AT to look that way. I would agree that some prices being paid for common coins with the right monster color is going off the charts.

dorkkarl

white? like a piece of paper? what's wrong w/ "silvery"???

besides, "white" large cents would look ridiculous.

K S

Wondo

Silvery is good.

I can see the "Albino cent" on ebay.

cladking

It's hard to believe toning is a fad. Toned coins have been around since
about the time the first unc was made and some collectors have always
preferred them. While there aren't large numbers I'd pay a large premium
for, it is obvious why they sometimes bring substantial premiums. These are
often strikingly beautiful coins. Since eye appeal is part of grading, it stands
to reason that attractivce toning might make a piece an easier sell.

Toning does fade in and out of favor, but it is not at an apex currently.

mercurynut

I prefer my coins white....monster tones are like looking at the rust on an old car!!!

Cockney

I love em all, may God help me and my bank balance, specially the Gold "Toned" ones

coinguy1

Wondo, no flames from me, despite the fact that I usually much prefer attractively toned coins.

I do have a slight issue with your stated reasoning, however:

<< <i>But, my reasoning is that the coins were manufactured to have a particular look; I want mine to appear as close as possible to that original state >>



Most of these coins were minted with the "intent" that they be spent and heavily circulated. So, why not collect heavily circulated coins, if you really care about "intent"?

ER

There is no flaming here.
I like them both. Even with AT, if it looks good to me, then it can be in my album.

Wondo

Mark,

Good point. I would collect the heavily circulated ones, but Braddick has cornered the market for his registry set!!

Sorry, Pat.

Draco

Wondo,

No flaming from me. I've posted this in the past. I don't own a "monster toned" coin and I really doubt I ever will unless the AT boogie-man breaks into my house, cracks my safe and does his nefarious deeds on the few I have. Anaconda has a beautiful original 18.11 half that I'd love to have, but I have to wait until my wife isn't looking

coinkat

No flames here either... I like my coins original. Those that have not been enhanced, dipped or otherwise monkeyed with in any way.

JoyofCollecting

Good thread. I like most toned coins and buy both. But, I do think there should be a distinction made between "mint state" and "uncirculated" coins.

lordmarcovan

<< <i>Anyway, I don't buy into the monster toning fad. Yes, I believe that they are interesting and in some cases attractive. But, my reasoning is that the coins were manufactured to have a particular look; I want mine to appear as close as possible to that original state. >>



Well said. Sometimes it's nice to see what the coin looked like when it left the mint, and that is something we don't often see with Bust halves and such. I like a little color, but I also like untoned coins.

The recent "monster toning" craze is definitely a fad. This is not to suggest that all appreciation of toned coins falls into the fad category, however.

pmh1nic

"the monster toning fad"

No fad. Collectors have been enjoying toned coins for a long time. The reality is coins tone, especially those that were minted and survived through a period of time when modern climate control didn't exist. Except for hoards of Morgan that saw storage under special circumstance most 19th century coins have some level of toning. That's just a part of the history, a history I appreciate especially when you end up with nice coloration like this:


(Unfortunately not my coin )

toothpuller

I like my coins white too!


Have found that Sears Best Weatherbeater in Satin White seems to have the best long term adhesive properties when it comes to my silver coins. I do not recommend it on copper or gold.

Wondo

I appreciate all the forum members input. Toning is natural and in many cases exquisite, but a large portion of what is being advertised as Monster Toning (real not AT) is to me blotchy and distracting. The Seated coin posted by pmh1nic is awesome!!! But that example is not the norm. I prefer my coins white and silvery, except for the copper which unless exposed to the Sears weatherbeater application, will never be white.

Thanks.