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Do you like gold coins with color?
RYK
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Article on raregoldcoins.com.
I will post a couple examples later. Post a pic or comment if you like.
I will post a couple examples later. Post a pic or comment if you like.
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jom
<< <i> Clever marketers were quick to see that this was the best way to turn a $50 coin into a $10,000 coin >>
Now who would go and do a thing like that?
<< <i>It seems to me that superbly toned gold coins are a great market play right now.... >>
Why does everything come down to a "market play." I'm not trying to pick on Mr. Winter--other dealers do this constantly -- touting "undervalued" or "overlooked" coins that have "underperformed" the market, and that might be a "ground floor opportunity" rather than just educating collectors as to why an original coin with good color is a better choice if you are a collector of that series or looking for a type piece.
CG
<< <i>I love em but they seem harder to find. >>
I agree, they don't just come to you. You have to go look at lots and cherry pick. Every now and then Heritage takes a decent picture and you pick up a nice lower grade toned gold coin. Thats where I got some of my Half Eagles. The trick is to never stop looking. It's also kinda fun.
Also what is the ratio of gold to silver collector wise.....
I will not pay a huge premium for silver toning, so I don't care either way.....
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Newmismatist
Not entirely true... They will tone to a dark color if stored in a gift box, some envelopes, etc. My example is a result of the alloy mix as you suggested.
<< <i>Before you guys get carried away - just remember that pure gold does not tone - it's the copper alloy in the gold that causes the toning
Not entirely true... They will tone to a dark color if stored in a gift box, some envelopes, etc. My example is a result of the alloy mix as you suggested. >>
PURE Gold - 100% pure gold won't tone - There was a program on one of the learning type channels - (PBS, TLC, Discovery) that actually had them cooking with a pure gold frying pan (to show the tremendous heat transfer properties of gold) and the fryiing pan barely oxidized - as I said PURE gold does not tone - it's only when it has some other alloy (usually copper or silver) that you get toning. US gold coins are only 90% pure with most of the alloy as copper
“It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain
Newmismatist
I love that 51-D what is goin on with the eagles leg ( left as you view the coin)?
Smudge on the PCGS holder.
<< <i>I love that 51-D what is goin on with the eagles leg ( left as you view the coin)?
Smudge on the PCGS holder. >>
I am glad it is not on the coin! Simply gorgeous original surfaces!
CoinHusker has posted my pics below (thanks!)
so again this tones lilac light purple coloration
it is stunning and extremely beautiful if it is a gem coin with killer lustre
many so not understand this as many have not seen it it is scarce uncommon and pcgs has slabbed some but as of the past these coins where hard to sell as many collectors just do not understand this never see this hence no demand and fear of such coins
this is ever so slightly changing as it is super specialized and abet extremely beautiful
also with this lilac toning other parts of the coin ARE A wonderful deep orange red coloration again due to the improper alloy mixture................... and it is quite stunning
if someone was close to me and has good photographic skills i could show you wonderful examples as such
that would blow your mind and make your tongues hard
jom
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<< <i>Okay, here is the finest one I have ever seen (and I own it)!
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Superb Color!!
<< <i>i just bought a beautiful $3 piece out of a collection the other day with slight purple shades. The coin is really stunning! >>
There's a traditional Japanese alloy called Shakudo, which is generally around 96% copper and 4% gold (plus trace elements of other metals) that patinates purple black over time.
Robert A. Heinlein
<< <i>Okay, here is the finest one I have ever seen (and I own it)!
Superb Color!! >>
Thank you Coin Husker for posting the pics for me and your comments.
Doug