This coin has a nice mix of colors that I find attractive. Others may feel differently, which is what makes this hobby so great. It's all about what each person finds attractive to them.
It's the natural color for old circulated silver that has not been cleaned OR has not been cleaned for many years.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
I have to go with sea-green. But most of the time it is not a single color that is so stiking but rather the blending (progression?) of color that really makes the presentation.
There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt. –John Adams, 1826
<< <i>I have to go with sea-green. But most of the time it is not a single color that is so stiking but rather the blending (progression?) of color that really makes the presentation. >>
Comments
<< <i>Blue. >>
-Amanda
I'm a YN working on a type set!
My Buffalo Nickel Website Home of the Quirky Buffaloes Collection!
Proud member of the CUFYNA
rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.
Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
But the electric purple on this 82-s is pretty darn nice.
These colors look nice on a Columbian Commem:
My #1 Low Ball Peace Dollar Set
It's the natural color for old circulated silver that has not been cleaned OR has not been cleaned for many years.
Best,
Sunnywood
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
–John Adams, 1826
<< <i>I have to go with sea-green. But most of the time it is not a single color that is so stiking but rather the blending (progression?) of color that really makes the presentation. >>
Oh, you said toned ones.
My World Coin Type Set
<< <i>I like silver color.
Oh, you said toned ones. >>
I like it too, as long as the shade of silver is not dipped silver.
<< <i>medium Gray.
It's the natural color for old circulated silver that has not been cleaned OR has not been cleaned for many years. >>
Mine too...often refered to as "grey dirt" by the bust boys.
Some deep toning>
–John Adams, 1826
So is Blue:
Rainbow Stars