Does original Mint Set toning like this appeal to you??

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keets
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edited December 12, 2019 11:26AM in U.S. Coin Forum

I'm working on a Walker Set that started as a diversion and has gained steam in the last year. I set some parameters and accept that for some of the early dates, 1918-1923, I may be in a little deep and unable to afford completion. I'm hoping for AU58's through 1933-S and Mint State grades from there to completion with an original look and not "monster tone" a focus.

I added the two below in the past few months and thought they looked pretty nice, solid for the grade with a look I have seen in Mint Sets for the date. Do you think I did OK or is the "look" not something that strikes your fancy??

Al H.


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  • mannie gray
    mannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like them.
    So, not that it really matters, but you get a thumbs up from at least one "Walker" guy.

  • keets
    keets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    what is peculiar about the tone is that with the Mint Sets and the two coins of each date/mm being reversed the tone isn't the same on both sides. with these two, which I assume came from the same set, the obverse of the 1947-P matches the reverse of the 1947-D and the 1947-D obverse more closely matches the reverse of the 1947-P. I assume that is because each of the matched surfaces were in contact with the same packaging material which yielded the color.

    does that make sense?? B)

  • 291fifth
    291fifth Posts: 25,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No. The toning patterns are unattractive and ,to me, equal negative eye appeal. The only toned coins I like are those with pleasing toning patterns and colors.

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  • TommyType
    TommyType Posts: 4,586 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Personally, I find that type of toning distracting.

    I know...It's completely original, and therefore should be acceptable, and maybe even desired. But I like the design and details of coins, and this toning takes away from that for me...

    But, as always, different strokes for different folks!

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  • DIMEMAN
    DIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like them both. I love original toned and crusty coins as well. Do you have your Walkers in a Registry set?

  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I can appreciate the originality, but neutral on the appeal of their appearance. I’m guessing that there is blazing luster peeking through.

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  • Smudge
    Smudge Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like the obverse of the first and the reverse of the second.

  • MarkInDavis
    MarkInDavis Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭✭
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    I am not a fan of this kind of toning. To me it looks dirty.

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  • CCGGG
    CCGGG Posts: 1,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No, but then, I don't like any toning.

  • SanctionII
    SanctionII Posts: 13,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    While both coins look to have good luster, from the photos the eye appeal is negative to me.

    When first seeing the obverse of the 47 P and the reverse of the 47 D my initial thought was "yellow snow" :s .

    When first seeing the reverse of the 47 P and the obverse of the 47 D my initial thought was "very crusty".

  • SanctionII
    SanctionII Posts: 13,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    While both coins look to have good luster, from the photos the eye appeal is negative to me.

    When first seeing the obverse of the 47 P and the reverse of the 47 D my initial thought was "yellow snow" :s .

    When first seeing the reverse of the 47 P and the obverse of the 47 D my initial thought was "very crusty".

  • WWW
    WWW Posts: 2,616 ✭✭✭
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    100% original and un-played with. I like that.

  • Walkerfan
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    @Walkerguy21D said:
    I can appreciate the originality, but neutral on the appeal of their appearance. I’m guessing that there is blazing luster peeking through.

    My thoughts, too, but I am a little more than neutral on the eye appeal. I can appreciate it. I appreciate a good strike and luster a lot, too. Original Walkers are TOUGH to find and are only getting tougher. I'll go on to say that I DO like your strategy and think that you'll have a very pleasing, quality set when you're done.

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  • Walkerfan
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    @Walkerguy21D said:
    I can appreciate the originality, but neutral on the appeal of their appearance. I’m guessing that there is blazing luster peeking through.

    My thoughts, too, but I am a little more than neutral on the eye appeal. I can appreciate it. I appreciate a good strike and luster a lot, too. Original Walkers are TOUGH to find and are only getting tougher. I'll go on to say that I DO like your strategy and think that you'll have a very pleasing, quality set when you're done.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • Walkerfan
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    @Walkerguy21D said:
    I can appreciate the originality, but neutral on the appeal of their appearance. I’m guessing that there is blazing luster peeking through.

    My thoughts, too, but I am a little more than neutral on the eye appeal. I can appreciate it. I appreciate a good strike and luster a lot, too. Original Walkers are TOUGH to find and are only getting tougher. I'll go on to say that I DO like your strategy and think that you'll have a very pleasing, quality set when you're done.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • ricko
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    Surprise, surprise... Not a look that appeals to me :D (could not resist Al...forgive me)....Cheers, RickO

  • RockyMtnProspector
    RockyMtnProspector Posts: 754 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Original look with neutral to positive toning. I like it!

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  • keets
    keets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    hey, what's with the post hiccups?? :p

  • coinbuf
    coinbuf Posts: 12,567 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It is not a look that I like but would not call it negative either.

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  • privatecoin
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    I love the original aged look.

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  • Dave99B
    Dave99B Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice. Prefer the first half a bit more. Both are great coins...you’re on the right path.

    Dave

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  • ECHOES
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    @privatecoin said:
    I love the original aged look.

    +1
    I like the the toning.

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  • jabba
    jabba Posts: 3,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like some crusty original skins but personally that’s not attractive


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  • Jimnight
    Jimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice toning... I like them.

  • bolivarshagnasty
    bolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,359 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nope

  • rln_14
    rln_14 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭✭
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    No

  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 13, 2019 1:03AM
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    I can appreciate the originality but they are not something I collect right now. I'm glad you like them!

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  • cucamongacoin
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    I just recently picked this one up. Looks very similar, and I am convinced it is of mint set origin. PCGS65

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  • planetsteve
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    Regardless of eye appeal, I think it's objectively pretty cool that you have two matching looks in a set. That they're in the same year, and tell the mint set toning story, adds something as well.

  • topstuf
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    NO! If, by any circumstance I had to look at mottled crap like that, Ian would get a package so fast it would make his head swim.
    :s

  • cameonut2011
    cameonut2011 Posts: 10,863 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not really, but I could live with it.

  • MasonG
    MasonG Posts: 7,568 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Reading this thread, it's clear to me why coins get dipped.

  • toyz4geo
    toyz4geo Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That's my birth year so if they become a problem I will send you my address. :)

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  • thisistheshow
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    Yes, I like this type of toning. I like the subtle differences from coin to coin and obverse to reverse.

  • bsshog40
    bsshog40 Posts: 4,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It looks like there was/is some nice color but looks like the toning has progressed too far to me and starting to take over.

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  • Yorkshireman
    Yorkshireman Posts: 4,616 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @lkeigwin said:
    I'm not a big fan of splotchy toning. I'm sure they're original and worthy.

    This is more my taste. I'm not ready to sell it but when it comes time my private notes say @Yorkshireman has first shot.
    Lance.


    Yep, Lance, I do like it!

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  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    no not really. love the details on the coin its just not for me

  • matt_dac
    matt_dac Posts: 963 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I think toners are beautiful but don’t want them for my collection.

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