NewP & Questions about Toning

daOnlyBG

Hey everyone. Bought this yesterday from the local pawn shop for a nice bargain. As I understood it, these coins really only go for bullion value... but lately I've seen a number of brilliantly uncirculated Silver Eagles sell with a nice premium. Anyway, this one caught my eye as I struggled to find any scratches/dings, and I really liked the toning on the top.

I kinda wish the entire coin was toned, with some impressive color scheme going on. Can I only do this artificially? Could I keep the coin in an environment where it's likely to be toned on its own? How could one tell artificial toning for the real deal?

Also, does the condition (BU) of this coin raise its premium? Is it worth sending in to be graded?

CoinBuyer12

Not worth sending it in. The toning on the reverse is terminal. I would sell it and seek something else.

Eagles are not circulated, tens of thousands of them exist in MS69 and MS70 grades. No premium unless it's a 70.

daOnlyBG

Thanks. What do you mean by "terminal" though?

And, the very least this could be worth is bullion, right?

CoinZip

yes it will always be worth its weight in silver..........


Terminal refers to the color of the toning, the last stage of toning is black.

CoinBuyer12

Eagles usually sell for spot plus 2-3 dollars. Terminal toning means black toning. It's the last color silver turns before going into environmental damage.

daOnlyBG

Ah ok, sounds good. I paid well under spot for it, so I think I'll keep it for now, in the event that silver prices increase significantly. What are some things I can do to artificially tone it? Put it on a felt-like cloth? Plastic bag?

coinsarefun

<< <i>Hey everyone. Bought this yesterday from the local pawn shop for a nice bargain. As I understood it, these coins really only go for bullion value... but lately I've seen a number of brilliantly uncirculated Silver Eagles sell with a nice premium. Anyway, this one caught my eye as I struggled to find any scratches/dings, and I really liked the toning on the top.

I kinda wish the entire coin was toned, with some impressive color scheme going on. Can I only do this artificially? Could I keep the coin in an environment where it's likely to be toned on its own? How could one tell artificial toning for the real deal?

Also, does the condition (BU) of this coin raise its premium? Is it worth sending in to be graded? >>








I would put the ASE into an album. Grading fees are not worth it as this bullion coin does not carry much of a premium.
The toning appears natural however not particularly nice toning.

I'm not sure what the other member meant by terminal as this coin does not have anything terminal going on toning or anything wise

Not sure what you meant by the only way to obtain a premium would be to artificially tone the coin as it would not grade other than genuine.

If you want to see what natural toned ASE's look like just click on my signature for my toned ASE set.

As far as premiums go for toned ASE's they start anywhere from $100-150 up to $800
But they need to have a nice higher grade and beautifully toned.

sniocsu

Its bullion

coinsarefun

<< <i>Its bullion >>





The next bullion piece you run across that looks like this I will gladly pay you bullion price.....heck I will give you 20% above

daOnlyBG

I think he was referring to my coin, lol.

coinsarefun

<< <i>I think he was referring to my coin, lol. >>









Yes, I know
I was just having some fun