<< <i>B-E-A-utiful....I like the toning shadow on the date. >>
I like the coin but I don't collect this series. Can somebody educate me and explain how the toning shadows on the date and the letters of "United States of America" can be created?
Those 'toning shadows' are a consequence of metal flow when the coin is die-struck under high pressure. I am not aware of anyone taking a coin and doing analytical work on it, but the metal atoms/ions in those patches are evidently more resistant to chemical reactions associated with toning. These kinds of shadows are most often seen when looking at toned Morgan dollars.
<< <i>For all the new bust half collectors out there....this is what a choice AU bust half should look like...and the kind you should reach for to buy...
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Wow! I love the full stars and pull away toning on the date and letters not to mention the gorgeous original toned skin... Thanks for sharing that baby...
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Any chance a HUGE box of jelly donuts could pry that one away?
<< <i>Only the hand of God ... >>
Bear, are you suggesting that God is responsible for your coin toning like that??
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<< <i>B-E-A-utiful....I like the toning shadow on the date. >>
I like the coin but I don't collect this series. Can somebody educate me and explain how the toning shadows on the date and the letters of "United States of America" can be created?
Thanks,
JH
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<< <i>For all the new bust half collectors out there....this is what a choice AU bust half should look like...and the kind you should reach for to buy...
Wow! I love the full stars and pull away toning on the date and letters not to mention the gorgeous original toned skin...
AB