Is it Real or Memorex? Yet another Toning Thread...*COIN REVEALED

FC57Coins · May 25, 2003 11:30AM

But I think this one should be better - vote above on whether you think the toning is real, fake, or the picture has been altered, and we'll talk about it after we've had a few answers

Russ · May 25, 2003 11:35AM

The real deal. The right colors, teal, blue, gold, in the right sequence, and the toning is smooth and appears embedded. Plus it has that "crud" look that I've seen frequently on the 50's Washingtons.

Usual disclaimer: Of course, I could be full of crap.

Russ, NCNE

bumpy · May 25, 2003 11:41AM

430 degrees for 25 minutes then just a touch with a random orbital sander loaded with 400 grit paper.

jonesy · May 25, 2003 11:43AM

Looks real to me.

bumpy · May 25, 2003 11:43AM

Just kiddin', ignore me.

eagle7 · May 25, 2003 11:43AM

I know this may not be a direct answer to your question Frank but I would not buy that one!

nwcs · May 25, 2003 12:13PM

I'd like a little higher quality pic before I choose.

FC57Coins · May 25, 2003 12:18PM

It looks like a close vote, but no one (but Russ) is saying why or why not - guess it's that confusing?

Russ · May 25, 2003 12:21PM

No one?

Russ, NCNE

Dahlonega · May 25, 2003 12:24PM

Always very difficult for me to tell from the pictures but, my guess is it's real since it seems to resemble other toned quarters I have seen over the years [when there was little financial incentive to AT a Washington quarter]. So I'd probably buy it if it were priced raw and accordingly [and if I had an interest in toned Wash. quarters.]

foodude · May 25, 2003 12:40PM

Maybe what is throwing people of, and making it more difficult to answer, is that one of the choices is that the pic has been enhanced.

FC57Coins · May 25, 2003 12:49PM

<< <i>Maybe what is throwing people of, and making it more difficult to answer, is that one of the choices is that the pic has been enhanced >>

And that might be the right answer. At least I think it is. I just got the coin on Ebay here. Looking at the picture I could tell that the color schemes were the right ones for a pretty awesomely toned mint set quarter, but the colors are just a tad vibrant. I suspect that when I get the coin it will be somewhat more subdued, at which time I will take an accurate picture of the coin and share it with the board. At the price that I got the coin it was worth the gamble - especially since the coin is already holdered in a PCGS holder. I think that exercises like this help us all learn a little bit more about the thoroughly confusing world of toning. I had to wonder what kind of premium a Morgan or Franklin would have if it had this kind of toning.

Frank

foodude · May 25, 2003 1:39PM

That's interesting about the photo possibly being enhanced. I thought the toning was real (that's how I voted), based on the toning pattern, including how the colors blend from one to another, but the colors seemed just a bit off. When you get the coin please update us all on how it really looks.

LucyBop · May 25, 2003 1:47PM

this coin seems very acceptable to me and what one would expect from the sulphur to silver reaction that is found in the old original double mint sets. I say this because the toning is more servere at the outer edges of the coin and then it turns to brilliant in the center. this is due to the coins contact points with the cardboard holder were the reaction will be more heavy, causing a larger oxide growth. unlike some amatuer at'ing that covers the entire coin.

DragonAzz · May 25, 2003 1:56PM

<< <i>this coin seems very acceptable to me and what one would expect from the sulphur to silver reaction that is found in the old original double mint sets. I say this because the toning is more servere at the outer edges of the coin and then it turns to brilliant in the center. this is due to the coins contact points with the cardboard holder were the reaction will be more heavy, causing a larger oxide growth. unlike some amatuer at'ing that covers the entire coin. >>

Lucy spoke American English!!! I knew you could do it!!! You go GIRLLLLL!!!!!!!!!

LucyBop · May 25, 2003 1:57PM

english is hard for me as my native tongue is Spanish.

DragonAzz · May 25, 2003 2:07PM

Lucy, I certainly meant no offense...just having fun.

It was a very well written response indicating that you have a very good command of the language! I would be an embarrassment to your language as the Spanish I have learned is a hodge-podge of Tex-Mex, Caribbean, Central American and others. You, on the other hand, seem to know English quite well.

ClarkOfKent · May 25, 2003 2:08PM

Lucy. Quit it! You're makin' my head spin. Well... something's making my head spin...

LucyBop · May 25, 2003 2:14PM

Clarkie!!!!!!! how about a round of Margaritas?

Fairlaneman · May 25, 2003 5:34PM

Real tone but enhanced a tad. You will be pleased I believe when the coin arrives. Where is the Enhacement expert from the other thread that is on the boards tonight. His comments would be interesting.

Ken

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