How would you describe a MONSTER toned coin?

RichieURich · December 9, 2015 1:01PM

Monster toner, here you go (not my coin, but I would love to own it):

TopographicOceans · December 9, 2015 2:22PM

I think for me a monster toned coin looks amazing in just ambiant light and doesn't need spot lights on it to show the colors.

grip · December 9, 2015 9:54PM

Originally posted by: Hydrant

Originally posted by: crazyhounddog
What ya do is post an image and let those interested in it decide for them self if it qualifies.

Yes, crazyhoundog. Hard to explain but when I saw your nickel, I sez to myself....THAT'S IT!

YES!!

grip · December 9, 2015 10:04PM

Maybe...

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grip · December 9, 2015 10:08PM

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keyman64 · December 10, 2015 12:42AM

Originally posted by: RichieURich

Monster toner, here you go (not my coin, but I would love to own it):

Beautiful but that looks exactly like Silver-Sulfide AT. There is a woman that lives close to me that does these. I of course could be wrong but look at these two eBay listing that I bought and then returned. They were absolutely stunning in hand.

Read the last paragraph of the listings for reference and compare the photos to that Ike.

1964 Roosevelt Proof

1964 Washington Proof

ElmerFusterpuck · December 10, 2015 1:44AM

This is one of mine that tries for the monster, but misses. But I like it!

SethChandler · December 10, 2015 2:39AM

Great question. For me, I know within 1/10 of a second after viewing the coin in hand. A true monster toned coin will cause everyone you share the coin with to reacted immediately. It usually starts with a WOW, followed by a that sure is pretty comment, then the occasional drool, and the best way to verify a monster toned coin "how much is it?"

NVU · December 11, 2015 12:10AM

Got this years ago from forum member

keyman64 · December 11, 2015 12:31AM

Originally posted by: NVU

Got this years ago from forum member

Wow! Very pretty. What holder is that in? Do you have a larger pic?

NVU · December 11, 2015 12:37AM

^^^ Here it is

keyman64 · December 11, 2015 12:55AM

Really cool! That's a keeper. Not often that something that old with toning that nice is found.

cameonut2011 · December 13, 2015 6:09AM

Here is a monster with excellent luster in hand - PCGS MS64 CAC

TopographicOceans · December 13, 2015 6:30AM

No one's going to argue against that 85-O. Beautiful.

crazyhounddog · December 13, 2015 9:03AM

Originally posted by: NVU
Got this years ago from forum member

WOW!!!!! That's GORGEOUS!!! That 85-O is also outta this world!!!

crazyhounddog · December 13, 2015 9:06AM

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VERY, VERY pretty!!!! This qualifies, no question about that!!

cameonut2011 · December 15, 2015 10:37AM

Originally posted by: ElmerFusterpuck
This is one of mine that tries for the monster, but misses. But I like it!

Very beautiful!

Zoins · April 8, 2019 9:46PM

BUMP

@ProfLiz said:
I think it's in the eye and mind of the beholder, like PQ, high-end, or any other subjective coin term.

I bought this one from a respected dealer in toned Morgans, and he didn't consider it a monster. But it certainly meets Erik's criteria. (And it is the one coin in my whole collection that my husband finds impressive!)

Just ran across this coin and wanted to say it looks great! Love the luster on this one. Congrats!

What else is in your collection?

coastaljerseyguy · April 9, 2019 5:50AM

As noted by several posters above, luster popping underneath the toning. But I'd like to add the toning should be at least 3 different colors or clear variations of a color. Here is the only 1 of mine that I think may qualify. Blue, magenta, orange, yellow and green. Came from a roll from the 70's.