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Toned Morgan Dollar (Whats Your Favorite type of toning ?

rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭
edited March 6, 2017 4:18PM in U.S. Coin Forum

As for myself ... I'm a hands down good old burlap bag toned Morgan dollar collector.
Although there are many different type of toners. IMO - There's nothing like a pretty toned bag toner with some textiles on the coin...

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  • TONEDDOLLARSTONEDDOLLARS Posts: 2,928 ✭✭✭✭

    Magic Mirrors


    Rainbow Stars
  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    Good old Bag toned says @TONEDDOLLARS
    I couldn't agree more :)

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  • Morgandude1997Morgandude1997 Posts: 35 ✭✭✭

    I like all sorts of nice toners, but I prefer crescent toned coins to textile toned coins without color. But if we're talking like the one posted by TONEDDOLLARS, I'd go with it everyday!

  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    Yeap ... There's seems to be a lot of doctored stuff out there unfortunally! Education on the buyer should solve the trick.

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  • roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,303 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 6, 2017 9:16PM

    I wonder how many TPG graders are less educated on bag toning than a typical Morgan dollar buyer? They might see thousands of silver dollars per week, many having come right out of bags....while Joe Collector may only see a few dozen or hundred or even none, very few with "A-" or better toning.

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,732 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Has it got the measles????

    My fav to!

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  • CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So who wants to follow AB?

    Anyone? Anyone?

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  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    Can't follow it ... But can only admire it :)
    One perfect word I can think of is
    "WOW"

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  • AzurescensAzurescens Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Give me deep dark toning or give me death!

    My favorite color toning is lilac. I almost never see it, but when I do, my wallet opens quicker than a skirt on prom night.

  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,113 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 7, 2017 12:40AM

    Love the Sirna Moose @AuroraBorealis !

    Out of the 2 TrueViews (06666325 and 13695320) and Brandon's photo's, I like Brandon's the best because the colors and luster seem to pop the most. Here's Brandon's page and my matting of his photos:

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  • ArtRArtR Posts: 474 ✭✭✭

    My favorite Textile

    If It doesn't have great eye appeal, I don't want it.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My favorite type?? NONE!! But everyone already knew that... :D:D ....
    @AuroraBorealis... Wayne that is an amazing layout of your collection... you have tremendous consistency in your collection. Even though it is not my preference, I must admire the collection you have assembled.
    Cheers, RickO

  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭

    End roll toner.

  • AzurescensAzurescens Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I wish I had a Morgan set toned like this. I'd be pretty happy.

    Port view of the Santa María above two hemispheres flanked by the date 1492. "World's Columbian Exposition Chicago" encircles the rim with the date of striking at bottom.

    Charles T Morgan's art on the back of an 1893 Commemorative 50c US Half Dollar. It'll have to do.

  • ArtRArtR Posts: 474 ✭✭✭

    AuroraBorealis has the second nicest group of toned Morgans I have ever seen.

    If It doesn't have great eye appeal, I don't want it.
  • AzurescensAzurescens Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I love the lavender on this 1975 commemorative art bar. The closest photo color I've gotten so far is this, and I even changed my light. It truly does no justice even with different shades of silver around it either white or black.

    I've never seen anything else like it. I'm pretty sure it's the plastic sheath. It's one of six on a 1974 or 1975 US commemorative art bar. They have an original case and certificate when all are put together.

  • CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Azurescens said:
    Give me deep dark toning or give me death!

    My favorite color toning is lilac. I almost never see it, but when I do, my wallet opens quicker than a skirt on prom night.

    Deep and dark you say. Well you need a hint of color pop too :smile:

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  • AzurescensAzurescens Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My lord that's a gorgeous piece...!

  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,115 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like many types, but probably would settle on Textile toning as my favorite.

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  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    so far guys... Everyone is at bag toning I'd say.

    Anyone else would like to give there opinions ?

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  • CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 9, 2017 5:23PM

    This thread could use a sexy PCI babe :blush:


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  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    @AuroraBorealis what a breathtaking collage of toners! Doesn't get better then that :)

    @ArtR - Fantastic piece !!! The coin is beautiful :)

    @CascadeChris Cool PCI toner :)

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  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    @grip - I like end rollers as well. Cool coin :)

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  • CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I also have an affinity for unusual and unique non end-roll patterns. I call this one "The Bandit"


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  • AuroraBorealisAuroraBorealis Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin and cool name the Bandit... CascadeChris

  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    @AuroraBorealis now that's coin! I wouldn't mind doing time for lol!
    "Beautiful" :)

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  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    @CascadeChris cool and clean looking coin :) The cheek area looks great

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  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    @elmiracoin said:
    This thread reminds me of Anaconda RC, Adrian and Brendon. They were heavily into toners .. the predecessors to Legend?

    Never cared for 'em myself because I believe many of them are artificial.

    • I think it's always good to do as much learning on toned coins before purchasing them (for the newer collecter).
    • There are many different types of toning. Tissue, Envelope, burlap bag, Album toned and so on.
    • Understanding the progressions, luster, pop and vibrance of toned coins maybe he first step. Then looking at as many of them to understand what's the difference between a $200 toner compared to a $3,000 for instance.
    • If that does not intrigue you (which of course is more then fine :)
    • Maybe toned coins are not your thing...
      and that fine of course :)
      What ever you may collect! I hope and am sure you enjoy it. "More Power to ya" in that regards.
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  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,874 ✭✭✭✭

    Some very nice coins.

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  • AuroraBorealisAuroraBorealis Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @rainbowlover1 said:
    @AuroraBorealis now that's coin! I wouldn't mind doing time for lol!
    "Beautiful" :)

    :) Thankyou rainbowlover!
    I hear you about liking textile but when an EOR comes along like this I like them as much! This is the finest toned 88-O I have ever seen and it`s one of my favorite Morgans... AB



  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    @AuroraBorealis - Now that's a freaking awesome coin! Not to mention the grade too ! :)
    Another Wow coin :)

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  • SurfinxHISurfinxHI Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Dear AB,

    Thank you for including me in your will. Also, thank you for including me in your generous give-away of the 88-O.

    Cheers,
    surf

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  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭

    Monster Rainbow toning
    (but I don't own any)

  • ArtRArtR Posts: 474 ✭✭✭

    Some real nice coins on this page.

    If It doesn't have great eye appeal, I don't want it.
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Think I sold this one...not sure.

  • ArtRArtR Posts: 474 ✭✭✭

    @elmiracoin said:
    Many of the toners were created by man, not nature.

    I once heard a dealer brag how he set-up a toning factory with an oven and sulfur in a steamer.

    I wouldn't pay a big premium for a toner because I believe many are manufactured by coin doctors.

    Look at the coins that AuroraBorealis has put up on this page and let me know which ones were created by man I would never want to make the mistake of buying one if they came up for sale. :o

    Over the years I have had three or four people tell me they could reproduce the toning on some of my Morgans. I stated that I would buy all they could make. Never saw any of them again.

    It all boils down to one thing buy what you like,but don't criticize what others buy.

    If It doesn't have great eye appeal, I don't want it.
  • jpczjpcz Posts: 47 ✭✭

    I personally like the target toning type. While i like the appearance of those that are fully toned and can appreciate some vivid colors, something to my eyes is really cool about seeing colors around the edges and workings its way into a whiter field in the middle.

  • ArtRArtR Posts: 474 ✭✭✭

    Sorry I didn't word that right. and it was not directly aimed at you.

    If It doesn't have great eye appeal, I don't want it.
  • ArtRArtR Posts: 474 ✭✭✭

    @ArtR said:
    Sorry I didn't word that right. and it was not directly aimed at you. just trying to make a point

    If It doesn't have great eye appeal, I don't want it.
  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    Cool Rim toner @jpcz :)

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  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    @ArtR said:

    @elmiracoin said:
    Many of the toners were created by man, not nature.

    I once heard a dealer brag how he set-up a toning factory with an oven and sulfur in a steamer.

    I wouldn't pay a big premium for a toner because I believe many are manufactured by coin doctors.

    Look at the coins that AuroraBorealis has put up on this page and let me know which ones were created by man I would never want to make the mistake of buying one if they came up for sale. :o

    Over the years I have had three or four people tell me they could reproduce the toning on some of my Morgans. I stated that I would buy all they could make. Never saw any of them again.

    It all boils down to one thing buy what you like,but don't criticize what others buy.

    • I totally agree :)
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  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,113 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 8, 2017 10:16AM

    I have a fascination with double crescents. Here's one that I was following recently from Great Toning.

    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • rainbowlover1rainbowlover1 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭

    @Zoins - I seen that one too. Very pretty coin :)

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  • AuroraBorealisAuroraBorealis Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 8, 2017 1:12PM

    And then there are the crescent bag toners... One of my favorite newps in 2016 I call "Ninja Star"... I have seen an image of it once in an OGH AB



  • AuroraBorealisAuroraBorealis Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    And then there are the bag toners that had a fold in the bag... :) AB



  • AuroraBorealisAuroraBorealis Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    And then you have the textile greens and blues... The blue one is another of my favorites and ex David Hall... :) AB



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