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Toned 1921 Peace $1 - Like or not?

ManorcourtmanManorcourtman Posts: 8,292 ✭✭✭✭✭

I'm thinking about buying this old "change purse" toned 1921 Peace dollar. Like or no like?? Does this type of toning add value or hurt the value?? The reverse looks the same way. BTW it is a NGC 58. I don't recall seeing the Peace dollar toned this way. What say you?

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  • ChrisRxChrisRx Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭✭

    I am on the "not" team.

    Just never been a fan of dark unattractive toning.

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  • drfishdrfish Posts: 950 ✭✭✭✭

    If the toning was a few shades lighter, I would love that look. Would want to see it in hand before a purchase. If it looks like the photo I would be tempted to buy it as the cameo effect is pretty neat

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The toning is nothing special even for a Peace Dollar. I think it takes away from the eye appeal and reduces its value. I would pass.

  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,353 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not a fan.

  • Peace_dollar88Peace_dollar88 Posts: 1,236 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I bought this one for the same reason. But I am more of a blast white guy. I don't regret this purchase however.

  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 10,654 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A tad too dark/bland for me.

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  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's not for me....but then, it's not my money either...if you like it and the price fits, that's all that matters.

  • YorkshiremanYorkshireman Posts: 4,587 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No

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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,845 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not attractive. Odd toning pattern.

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  • OuthaulOuthaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'm with Chris on this one as well.

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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Can't comment on 1/2 a coin... What does the reverse look like?

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  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,493 ✭✭✭✭✭
  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,836 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not, not, not

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Definitely not one that I find attractive (surprise, surprise)...though the technical quality looks good.....
    @Peace_dollar88.... That is a very nice Peace Dollar.... Cheers, RickO

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,760 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There are many who voiced their displeasure on the toning of this Peace Dollar...and you can count me among them. Too dark.

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,848 ✭✭✭✭✭

    pass.

  • oldabeintxoldabeintx Posts: 2,575 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Pass on the color. Strike not very good even for an AU '21.

  • DCWDCW Posts: 7,690 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think you've gotten your answer, but I'll also state I'm not in love with the coin either. Peace dollars just don't tone nicely. Blotchy, dark toning is the norm

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  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭

    That toning doesn't do much for me, personally.

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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,143 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I find it very unattractive. I like my Peace dollars white. For what ever reason toning on Peace dollars just doesn’t look right to me. I just prefer no toning on these coins. Just my opinion of course.

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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,599 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Based on the image in the OP, that toning looks terminal (has eaten through any luster layer, damaging the surface of the coin),,,so based on that, I would not be a fan.

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  • mkman123mkman123 Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭✭

    Doesn't have eye appeal, I would pass

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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,143 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like mine like this :)

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  • mt_mslamt_msla Posts: 815 ✭✭✭✭

    I am a fan of toned coins.
    But the price would have to be right for this one.

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  • goldengolden Posts: 10,151 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not fan.

  • ashelandasheland Posts: 24,053 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's ok, not great or bad, just average in my opinion.

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I love certain toning, but this I would pass on, too dark and dirty looking for me. But if you like, that's all that matters.
    Jim


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  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No, not attractive to me.

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  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like any 1921 peace dollar!!

  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,893 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The OP's coins might be nice, but the photo technique probably isn't showing it to its best advantage. What does the reverse look like?

    Nicely toned, natural-appearing 1921 Peace dollars are a bit like nicely toned SLQs. They exist, but they're not on every corner. This one of mine isn't so terribly different in toning distribution and type:

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