Where do you stand on toned gold coins?

OnlyGoldIsMoney · March 31, 2012 7:07AM

I like toned gold. Unfortunately it does not turn up often enough.

This 1861 $2.50 is original and has some subtle color on the reverse.

darktone · March 31, 2012 8:16AM

Anyone have a picture of blue/green toning on a 2-/12 or $5 Indian? These can found if you look.

Buzzybest · March 31, 2012 10:33AM

<< <i>So what does PCGS do with modern gold coins graded 69 or better that are resubmitted with red spots or red rim toning on them? >>

How come no one seems to be able to answer this question?

Buzzybest · March 31, 2012 12:05PM

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<< <i>So what does PCGS do with modern gold coins graded 69 or better that are resubmitted with red spots or red rim toning on them? >>

How come no one seems to be able to answer this question? >>

I'm determined!

Shamika · March 31, 2012 12:31PM

I absolutely love toned gold.

mapleman · March 23, 2019 1:38PM

I picked this one up from @jwitten . It's had a bit of exposure here the last couple of days. I crossed it and it's CAC The luster is amazing and can bee seen on one of his recent posts in previous holder. I'll let it speak for itself.

I

Insider2 · March 23, 2019 2:44PM

@coinsarefun said:
Ok, we have heard from those who like toned gold coins and may or may not, but probably would pay a premium.

I need both sides to speak up........who does not like toned gold?

btw........we may be on to something here
It may appear that there are more toned gold lover than toned silver lovers

There is beautiful toned gold as in the OP and those beautifully "skinned" Saints and then their is the relatively "new" stuff in the market - "dirty gold" that has been promoted for it's originality, rarity, etc. IMO, DIRTY GOLD IS VERY UGLY! If you love it - go for it and pay stupid prices.

BTW, during the years I worked at NCS, restoring the value to UGLY GOLD coins with conservation made up - Oops, I'll just say it kept us busy.

How is that for balance?

Smudge · March 23, 2019 3:43PM

Have a look at the 1850C weak C on Coinfacts.

ricko · March 23, 2019 3:55PM

First of all.. gold does NOT tarnish... the copper and silver in the alloy will tarnish (i.e. copper spots or orange tarnish)... So discoloration of gold coins is the environmental damage of the the alloyed metals, NOT the gold. That being said, gold coins in commerce do acquire 'crust' and wear....as well as contaminants that may give the appearance of tarnish. Cheers, RickO

Catbert · March 23, 2019 5:03PM

Old thread resurrection alert!

Smudge · March 23, 2019 5:48PM

Standing on coins can scratch them.

Zoins · March 23, 2019 6:00PM

@Lehigh96 said:
I like toning on gold, here is mine.

Great coin @Lehigh96! I'm a big fan of pink-toned St. Gaudens coins.

I was looking for a photo of the Anaconda coin and found that you posted Brandon / @poorguy's photo of it on CoinTalk. Thanks for posting it.

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/a-toned-1979-kennedy-half.76232/

jwitten · March 23, 2019 6:04PM

Gold toning is my weakness. I'm not sure should upload all the pictures I have or not, lol.

Labelman87 · March 24, 2019 8:56AM

crazyhounddog · March 24, 2019 9:42AM

I’m a fan😊😊. I see a lot of knockout pieces here too.
Great thread

Nysoto · March 24, 2019 7:35PM

For this old thread, here is an old medal engraved by Moritz Furst in 1838, two known of this issue.

jwitten · March 24, 2019 7:57PM

Insider2 · March 24, 2019 8:11PM

@jwitten As at collector of "dirty gold," you have proved my point. Some of those coins are very attractive.
Thanks.

jwitten · March 24, 2019 8:17PM

@Insider2 said:
@jwitten As at collector of "dirty gold," you have proved my point. Some of those coins are very attractive.
Thanks.

They are like my kids. They are ALL beautiful to me

Insider2 · March 24, 2019 8:59PM

@jwitten said:

@Insider2 said:
@jwitten As at collector of "dirty gold," you have proved my point. Some of those coins are very attractive.
Thanks.

They are like my kids. They are ALL beautiful to me

I wish I were as loving as you. My kid was an ugly child and I know ugly! LOL.

PS My brother was an only child too.

Dave99B · March 24, 2019 9:36PM

I only own pre-1930 U.S. Gold...mostly circulated coins.

First if all, I absolutely dread carbon spots in gold. Not for me.

I prefer very lightly toned original gold, but nothing too crazy. I'll leave the' freshly minted look' material for others. Not for me.

Dave

BAJJERFAN · March 24, 2019 9:47PM

The best place to stand on gold coins is where there are gold coins.

Paradisefound · March 24, 2019 11:46PM

is what I have to say ....... right @jwitten ?

northcoin · March 24, 2019 11:53PM

@saintguru said:
OK....

I love toned gold. Although my spectrum is somewhat limited to 20th C., (I have seen many older gold coins, especially at the Smithsonian with phenomenal toning issues) I found that great MS64/65 or better coins are magnificent when they have toning. I would pay a premium for them all the time, as would the best collectors. I bought an amazing 1928 MS67 Saint that was one of the most superbly toned Saints I ever saw. When the market was ~$11,000 for MS67 Saints, Steve Duckor paid ME $18K for mine! (ok..i paid $7k. )

When the coin sold in auction this Jan. at FUN (as an MS67+) it went for....................................................$54,600!!

How abou them apples?

Anyone follow the history of this coin in more recent years?

northcoin · March 24, 2019 11:55PM

@mapleman said:
I picked this one up from @jwitten . It's had a bit of exposure here the last couple of days. I crossed it and it's CAC The luster is amazing and can bee seen on one of his recent posts in previous holder. I'll let it speak for itself.

I

Nice obverse. Interesting, on the reverse it looks like there was a fire.

mapleman · March 25, 2019 4:19AM

Its a lot of blue. Etc. I see your point though. There's also some doubling and I think tripling on letters on rev. That I'll add4es when in hand
Thanks
J

Outhaul · March 25, 2019 4:27AM

@Lakesammman said:
Me like.

What’s not to like?

SSR · March 25, 2019 4:49AM

1850-C Weak $5 AU53 PCGS CAC

mapleman · March 25, 2019 12:35PM

@northcoin said:

@mapleman said:
I picked this one up from @jwitten . It's had a bit of exposure here the last couple of days. I crossed it and it's CAC The luster is amazing and can bee seen on one of his recent posts in previous holder. I'll let it speak for itself.

I

Nice obverse. Interesting, on the reverse it looks like there was a fire.

@mapleman said:
Its a lot of blue. Etc. I see your point though. There's also some doubling and I think tripling on letters on rev. That I'll address when in hand
Thanks
J

mapleman · March 25, 2019 12:38PM

here's
a better trueview

@mapleman said:

@northcoin said:

@mapleman said:
I picked this one up from @jwitten . It's had a bit of exposure here the last couple of days. I crossed it and it's CAC The luster is amazing and can bee seen on one of his recent posts in previous holder. I'll let it speak for itself.

I

Nice obverse. Interesting, on the reverse it looks like there was a fire.

@mapleman said:
Its a lot of blue. Etc. I see your point though. There's also some doubling and I think tripling on letters on rev. That I'll add4es when in hand
Thanks
J

crazyhounddog · March 25, 2019 12:49PM

@jwitten said:

DAMN!!! You have a gorgeous collection here my brother . I’d say you stand strong with toning and gold. A lot a fun to look at and admire.

coinsarefun · March 25, 2019 1:31PM

Ohhhhh @jwitten you got it baaad

Hemispherical · March 25, 2019 1:43PM

Scrolling through this thread with all this gold is making my head spin with delight!

renman95 · March 25, 2019 2:06PM

Just a few highlights in her feathers.

PCGS 63

jwitten · March 25, 2019 3:10PM

Just to be clear, I no longer own all of those I wish I did, but I have to sell some to be able to afford new ones! ha

derryb · March 25, 2019 4:23PM

on the rim only.

asheland · March 26, 2019 8:40AM

My $10 Indian has some subtle color on the obverse:

asheland · March 26, 2019 8:41AM

coinsarefun · March 26, 2019 9:36AM

@jwitten said:
Just to be clear, I no longer own all of those I wish I did, but I have to sell some to be able to afford new ones! ha

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Even this one? Say it isn’t so
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jwitten · March 26, 2019 11:02AM

@coinsarefun said:

@jwitten said:
Just to be clear, I no longer own all of those I wish I did, but I have to sell some to be able to afford new ones! ha

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Even this one? Say it isn’t so
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I still have that one, for now

Cougar1978 · March 26, 2019 12:00PM

Don’t like them.

Prefer pieces PQ with dazzling super luster, no spots. Toned coins may get worse as time goes on so try move quickly.

Most of my customers adverse to toned material prefer PQ, brilliant w nice luster.

While doing consulting in Irvine I would sneak away from office walk floor at Long Beach looking for nice MS63-65 PCGS DE for inventory and flip some to investor contact who had stilt house in hills. He would say over some Jack Daniels “you have an eye for these vs those dull unappealing ones.” Then the convo would turn to west coast women.

Where do you stand on toned gold coins?

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