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1889-S Morgan... toning question.
CelinaCoin
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I'm unsure of what to make of this toning.
If the obverse looked like the reverse, I'd say dip residue... but I'm not sure.
So... natural or not?
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Not a fan.
The pull away below the date would be indicative of a naturally toned Morgan. That being said, it's not very pleasing to the eye. I think that will limit the value.
Either way, not nice toning.
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It appears market acceptable from a technical standpoint and should straight grade but the eye appeal isn't there on this one. I'd name it "Nightmare" as it seems to fit both in the look and the eye appeal lol
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Pull-away toning is nice to have. But by itself is not proof of complete originality. Some doctors add their toning over originally toned coins to hide other defects. I don't find this toning ugly. "Interesting" would fit better. If it's dip residue there would sure have been a lot of the chemical left on. Looks more like a coin that was dipped and possibly placed in an accelerated toning environment. And that could even mean just a plain old coin envelope (or tissue paper) which speeds the air only process up.
Nice photo!
I'm not a fan.
Some areas of the coin look "good", while other areas look like they've been Cloroxed, and retoned over.
I recently posted a 1900 Morgan that was somewhat similar to this although I think mine has better eye appeal. IMHO.
TDN called the toning "muddy" and I think that's a good way to put it.
Edit: It was recently graded MS62.
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Not a coin I would consider... appears to have residues on the obverse, then likely placed in an envelope or drawer for an extended stay.... If I were to name it, it would be 'Old Dried Mustard Stain'....Cheers, RickO
The light toning around the date has no depth
to it.Looks as if it's laying on top of the coin...Strange.
almost like a water color.
previously stored in the grape jelly jar?
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IMO the toning is natural. Over the years I've seen many coins exhibit this pattern, especially those stored in paper/manilla envelopes. I've seen thousands of Morgans stored this way, and because the "S" mints usually have great luster, the blast still comes through the toning (as with this 89-S) and the color is usually more vibrant. This is different than "P" and "O" mints, which usually have a more subdued tone from this type of storage, which could be due to the softer luster as well as the chemical reactions from the envelopes.
BTW, I'm in RR's camp as far as the look, but he coins really looks 65 or better from the picture.
Naturally unattractive (to me).
Bought this coin from a B&M back of 60.
It'll sit in my "to be slabbed" box for a while before I finally send it in...
And thanks for all the comments.