It's a good sign that toned proof IHs are now being AT'd
shylock
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Or more accurately, it's a good sign that we now are noticing they are being artificially toned.
All toned coins that start selling for big money get AT'd. It's a sign of respect
It's about time toned IH's fell into the hands of coin doctors. Monster toned IH's now
sell for the prices they deserve, which I'm happy about. The coin doctors are right on
their tale, which I'm not happy about. But it's inevitable.
The learning curve is always the same, as it was with toned silver. Paranoia about toned
IHs will shock the collecting community. Unmerited accusations will be made, etc, etc.....
But eventually collectors will learn from this and start buying their toned IH proofs with
more discretion, appreciating them for the incredibly beautiful coins they are in a more
natural state.
All toned coins that start selling for big money get AT'd. It's a sign of respect
It's about time toned IH's fell into the hands of coin doctors. Monster toned IH's now
sell for the prices they deserve, which I'm happy about. The coin doctors are right on
their tale, which I'm not happy about. But it's inevitable.
The learning curve is always the same, as it was with toned silver. Paranoia about toned
IHs will shock the collecting community. Unmerited accusations will be made, etc, etc.....
But eventually collectors will learn from this and start buying their toned IH proofs with
more discretion, appreciating them for the incredibly beautiful coins they are in a more
natural state.
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I don't think it's only PR Indian cents
Lincoln set Colorless Set
Let's hope Doc Coin keeps his cool and doesn't flood the market. I agree with Shylock that toned IHCs appear to be getting the respect they deserve. Frankly, if you don't know it's AT and it fools the experts, I don't see it as a big problem if the numbers are small. Collectors should enjoy the beauty of their coins adn not lose a lot of sleep over something that likely can only be verified if Doc Coin confesses.
IMO, and I've said this before, "if you don't know the history you don't know the coin". The oxide molecules that get deposited on the surface of coins can't tell time and they don't carry ID cards. They are still the same chemical oxides regardless of how they got there, be it by natural means (and natural is an arbitrary designation), or by accelerated processes.
As for the so-called experts who claim they can ALWAYS tell the difference, they have tunnel vision or are blinded by their own egos.
Lets hope toned IHCs get the respect they deserve and that the docs don't ruin the toned copper market (or the silver) by flooding it with their art. As for the bad AT jobs, anyone with a good eye should be able to detect them. The best work NO ONE can detect.
Shylock, great post!
<< <i>I agree it is a good thing that monster toned IHC are being identified as AT, but I do feel bad for the people who have naturally toned IHC which are now being labeled AT. >>
Goldeneye.......Fortunately there are VERY VERY few MONSTER toned IHCs that are AT. Most AT IHCs are really only 63's or 64's. Most of the coins that have been presented in these threads would never be considered MONSTER. I believe that is part of the reason Mark initiated these threads---to educate those who want to and who are collecting these coins. If you know how to grade proof IHCs then you will probably be able to stay clear of most of the bad coins.
Knowledge is the enemy of fear