is AT forever?

drfish

I looked at a target toned Morgan that seems too attractive-almost perfect targets both sides with blue transitioning to reddish brown and bright white centers.Will an AT coin always be tagged as artificial or will the toning deepen/mellow with time and become acceptable to TPG's? Thanks,Steve

DorkGirl

If it is not market acceptable today, it may well be acceptable tomorrow. You just never know.

BAJJERFAN

It depends on storage conditions. I have heard stories of toners [assume they were NT] being put away in SDBs and forgotten about and years later the coins were junk. It can actually turn one off to the idea of collecting toners.

GoldenEyeNumismatics

Got a pic?

If you know it's AT, even if it's attractive, it might be better to stay away

PerryHall

If the AT was caused by chemicals and they were not completely rinsed off or neutralized, the toning can continue to darken even after the coin has been slabbed.

ricko

Toning will continue if the causitive atmosphere remains unchanged. Whether AT or NT... it is all toning. The argument is specious at best. If you like it... fine, if not - pass. Eventually, if the environment does not change... all toners will become black. Cheers, RickO

BAJJERFAN

<< <i>Toning will continue if the causitive atmosphere remains unchanged. Whether AT or NT... it is all toning. The argument is specious at best. If you like it... fine, if not - pass. Eventually, if the environment does not change... all toners will become black. Cheers, RickO >>



I thought black was beautiful. Must be on people but not on coins apparently.