Another tough as nails toned early commem to find with color sails in...

Broadstruck · March 2, 2019 8:43PM

The 1924 Huguenot has always been hard for toning enthusiasts to locate since this issue was not accompanied with any sort of cardboard mailer or box. It took me about 5 years of living with a slight golden toned example until I found a more colorful sea foam green example much like this in the early 90's. Back then like today you would mostly just see white or crusty rimmed golden browns. The peripheral toned examples seen today IMHO had been placed in Wayte Raymond holders to color up over the last couple decades once a few gem Huguenots fetched 5 figures with color. It's been quite a few years since I've seen a sea foam green example which I feel are envelope toned as the last one I had member @erickso1 to snap up for his collection. Designed by George Morgan the Huguenot commem is stuck somewhat low relief when compared to the ship on the reverse of the 1920/21 Pilgrim issue. The luster is very satiny instead of cartwheel. On this example I like how the faces, beards, and ruffled collar pop being non toned. Housed in a older PCGS holder with a CAC sticker for those who can't enjoy a coin without knowing about all the additional gingerbread. You can supersize the photo by clicking on it.

Wabbit2313 · March 2, 2019 8:50PM

Nice!

Raybo · March 2, 2019 9:06PM

Aspie_Rocco · March 2, 2019 9:24PM

I like the ship design and the reverse tone. The obverse tone is a little busy but still pleasant.

Justacommeman · March 2, 2019 9:28PM

Cool looking Hugo!

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DIMEMAN · March 2, 2019 9:34PM

Very nice!

rln_14 · March 3, 2019 12:40AM

Not a fan of this type of toning, imho

Boosibri · March 3, 2019 4:01AM

Cool, congrats!

ricko · March 3, 2019 5:18AM

I like the coin, particularly the reverse.... though I would prefer it without tarnish. Cheers, RickO

Barberian · March 10, 2019 8:41AM

Interesting that they are rarely colorfully toned in uncirculated condition, yet they tone so nicely in circulated grades.

ilmcoins · March 10, 2019 8:52AM

This toning seems very "busy" like there is just a tad too much going on. However I would not mind having it!!

CommemDude · March 10, 2019 9:16AM

Any color on this issue is rare. I recall being offered an album toned MS66 coin that was very pretty but not quite monster @ 10K some years ago. It was a too rich for me, but eventually sold to someone for $8500.

keets · March 10, 2019 9:18AM

though Ship-themed commems are common I have always been partial to the Huegonot. I like the reason for its existence and the double portrait obverse is rather nice. you're correct about the color, usually they are just plain whit with pretty good luster, this one sparkles.

I think the influence of the Dutch on American history isn't emphasized enough, especially where New York and Albany are concerned.

OldIndianNutKase · March 10, 2019 9:23AM

I find the reverse toning reflective of a dark and difficult journey with sun breaking through to shine down on the journey. The obverse toning is OK but pales in comparison to the reverse. Special coin.

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291fifth · March 10, 2019 10:00AM

The obverse toning is patchy and unattractive. The reverse toning is much better.

BG · March 10, 2019 10:16AM

@291fifth said:
The obverse toning is patchy and unattractive. The reverse toning is much better.

Agree. But they are hard to find toned.

Justacommeman · March 10, 2019 10:20AM

I traded this towards something a couple years ago. I enjoyed it

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erickso1 · April 29, 2019 12:57PM

Little late to this party as I haven't logged in in a while, but here is the Huguenot referenced in the OP. Always thanksful for @Broadstruck helping me out on lovely commems like this.