Is this artificial toning?

DnDCoinsOfSC · December 21, 2003 4:23AM

What do you think?Here's the link

fcloud · December 21, 2003 4:27AM

I don't know my toning, but I think it looks messed with. (I could be wrong, and I am sure others will let us know.)

airplanenut · December 21, 2003 4:28AM

Far too splotchy... looks like chemicals were poured on it, then possibly heated.

291fifth · December 21, 2003 4:33AM

Hard to tell from the photo. It could be real but that type of blue can result from the coin being soaked in an ammonia solution.

Bubblehead · December 21, 2003 4:39AM

I have several '76's that look just like that. They were in a plastic tube, since 76, too.

XpipedreamR · December 21, 2003 5:21AM

The coin:

I have seen NT that doesn't look that different, so I'll say maybe. I kind of like it

darktone · December 21, 2003 5:26AM

Here's one with similiar toning but it is a 1942 proof NGC MS63. mike

BillJones · December 21, 2003 5:45AM

I've seen them with red and blue like the 1942 Proof that is pictured above, but I don't recall seeing one combined with the brown color that is on the 1925-S cent. Yes the color is "manufactured," but don't be surprised if you see more of it. The demand for toned coins has gone nuts, and a lot of coins that once were decent pieces are going to be ruined because of it.

wallstreetman · December 21, 2003 5:59AM

What does it matter how it toned, as long as an acetone dip doesnt remove it, I see no problem!

Russ · December 21, 2003 6:01AM

Is this one artificial toning?

Russ, NCNE

nankraut · December 21, 2003 6:10AM

Artificially toned, IMHO...I have a roll of R&B UNC 1935-S 1C. I guess I'll put them in the oven @ about 325 degrees for awhile; then I'll have 50 just like this one to sell on EBAY.

nwcs · December 21, 2003 7:56AM

AT for sure.

uofa1285 · December 21, 2003 9:20AM

AT and fugly...

Doug

pierre · December 21, 2003 10:09AM

No Question its AT.....................................

...........pierre

Shamika · December 21, 2003 11:48AM

Probably AT but I think it's nice.

wallstreetman · December 21, 2003 5:14PM

FC57Coins · December 21, 2003 8:42PM

To me that coin looks like a lightly circulated piece that has been cleaned and artificially toned

eagle7 · December 21, 2003 8:49PM

I think the second to last sentence in the item description says it all. "If this coin was certified it would sell for all the money!" This is a quote from the seller. However it is an accurate description of the toned coin market today, at least in the mind of newbie's and snake oil salesmen.

sinin1 · December 21, 2003 9:42PM

I have seen them similar - but not as vibrant on coins that were cleaned long ago

result similar - bodybag for cleaning or questionable color

dorkkarl · December 22, 2003 5:31AM

it was heatedup over a candle - definitely a-t.

K S

Is this artificial toning?

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