A couple of toned coins - or at least my pathetic attempts to image them!

Monstavet

Am still trying to master capturing tone with my scanner (Yes, I know digital camera will work better). Here are a couple of attempts.


Here is a circulated Merc I came across in the bargain bin recently. There is significantly more green on the acutal coin than the scanner picked up.


And here is a 53D Lincoln that I spied in one of those grab bags of Wheat Cents that dealers always sell. This one had some neat tone on it, so it made for a worthwhile purchase. It is actually a very cool coin in person. Not high grade, but full red obverse with this cool blue and purple reverse.

Monstavet

I haven't seen a lot of toned lincolns, so am not sure if this coloration is completely natural or not.

Monstavet

Here is one more. I have tried about 50 diferent scans to capture the toning on this proof Jefferson and this is the best I can do. The colors are quite a bit more interesting in person. This Jefferson is still housed in the US Mint Proof set I found it in, which is a big part of the reason I am having trouble capturing the tone. he obverse has just a hint of blue, purple, and orange growing up from the bottom middle of the coin. The reverse has two distinct sections of toning. Near the top is a large area of blue with a purple rim, and a second similar pattern of toning at the bottom of the reverse. It is also a decent cameo, which adds to the effect. I have had this set for a couple of years, and the color is definitely increasing on this one. While the rest of the coins in the set are nice DCAMs, none exhibit any toning.

airplanenut

Cool

Monstavet

Pics aen't near as nice as yours, but I didn't leave any paw prints on mine! Heh-heh - just kidding!