Is this a natural toned 1935 Conn Commemorative Half Dollar?
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I see the same kind of reddish toned commemoratives in PCGS slab as well. 
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currently on eBay bidding $54 with days to go
That toning does not look natural to me. The unattractive dark spots and the white spots say to me that this coin has been treated with a chemical. The color also is not natural.
I don't collect very many "toners," but I was a dealer and I have been a collector for over 55 years. Here is Columbian half dillar that is naturally toned.
My guess is: No. The color and toning pattern both look odd.
I would think not.
yes, what they said.
Does not look natural to me. Even if it was... not a desirable toning, at least not to my taste.
I would expect that neither the image nor the coin were unaltered.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
also, there appears to be a reverse scratch
BHNC #203
Alarm bells and 'red' flags on that one..... looks previously treated with some type of chemical(s). Cheers, RickO
It really depends on what one means by "natural". That looks like an exposure to significant sulfur. That COULD happen "naturally" if stored in a high sulfur cardboard or paper for a long period of time. It could, of course, also happen quicker by exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas.
Either way, it really depends on whether you find the coin attractive....I don't, but that's just me.
I really don't think that you are doing yourself any favors by looking at raw coins. Certification does provide you with a level of protection from an over graded or problem coin, although it's not 100% foolproof.
There is also something to be said for the observation that raw coins are more often than not raw for a reason, and that reason often does not work in your favor.
This particular issue simply is never found with stunning colors...the best you can hope for is nice edge toning from an album, but most undipped examples have brown speckled toning from the box of issue.
As others have noted, your coin will slab as artificially toned.
Commems and Early Type
I do not like this Bridgeport at all
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
You are right; I will save my time on raws and only collect slabbed coins going forward. I am just too novice to understand the whole spectrum of this part of collecting and eventually then I would understand better from forum members discussions.
Thank you for your guidance
Nasty scratch on the eagle's wing, goofy colors and an overly-manipulated photo. Based on today's sliver price I'd pay $5.95 for it.
I wouldn't touch that coin. Nasty example.
Here one I used to own in my set. PCGS MS66:
Aren't too many Bridgeport Commem threads - gotta strike while the iron is hot. This is a PCGS 64. I like @CommemDude 's comment. The album that gave this some color left some slide marks on the eagle which you can see. CAC didn't mind though.
My current "Box of 20"
most suggested for me to stay away from raw for many reasons; so here is my 1st half dollar commemorative which is safe & assuring
Being new in this hobby I am still drawn to either white blast & lustrous coins; but OH yours so beautiful!
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Your preference will save you a ton of money
You will be able to buy white blast white coins at multiples cheaper then toned commems. Make sure you are not overpaying as they are plentiful. You could put together as set of white commems in one day at a large show. Same on the internet. Be extremely picky
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
IMO....It does not look like natural toning to me.
I don't know whether to laugh, cry, sh!t or go blind
or "walk through the fire?"
I have been looking at dreck professionally for 40 years and still maintain some enthusiasm
Not for this
I have a finely tuned sensitivity to the subtleties surrounding the classifications from pig to POS.
The taxonomy of trash, if you will.
My gut says poorly stored and naturally toned.
Closer to ED than AT.
Crap, not dreck.
Unsaleable in a 66 slab..
Acid dip will turn the coin to shiny with blotchy grey rot.
Find a dumbass who'll pay you XF bid of $85; MS65 bid is $150.
Now to find my eyewash and recite the "Unsee It Prayer"