Toned Lincoln's...will they ever have their day?

Bruggs · February 13, 2007 4:24AM

With the popularity of the series why is it that toned Lincoln's have basically no value? With almost all of the other series toned coins command a premium and in some cases really big premiums. Even Lincoln's with "monster" toning really don't bring big money. So I guess my question to the boards is.....will they ever bring the money that maybe they deserve? Or should I put mine away forever?
Thanks.
Bruggs

WaterSport · February 13, 2007 4:28AM

From what I see they are worth a lot more, In fact , enough that I stay away from them as I can not afford the luxury. What kind of value you talking about?

WS

66RB · February 13, 2007 4:35AM

Hmmm, Toned Lincolns may not be that popular because in a RB or BN designated slab they are not worth as many points in the registry sets as RD coins are.

Silver coins do not lose a designation when they possess toning.

RedneckHB · February 13, 2007 4:36AM

A silver coin with toning get a bump in price and or grade.

A copper coin with toning gets a downgrade. Go figure.

carl · February 13, 2007 4:55AM

I spend to much time trying ot remove the toning to notice if they are worth anything. Have you tried the new web site for toned coins? It's www.tonedcoins.org What else would they call it?

291fifth · February 13, 2007 5:11AM

A one-way market.

drwstr123 · February 13, 2007 5:25AM

Bruggs - Any pics?

pharmer · February 13, 2007 5:28AM

<< <i>Hmmm, Toned Lincolns may not be that popular because in a RB or BN designated slab they are not worth as many points in the registry sets as RD coins are.

Silver coins do not lose a designation when they possess toning. >>

Did not know that. Don't do the registry thang. That, however, answers a lot of questions about the OP's correct observations. Thanks.

Amazing, really, to think a gorgeous rainbow wheat would be downgraded

you just can't make this stuff up

LeeG · February 13, 2007 5:42AM

The prices I've been paying for BN and RB Linolns are far from cheap, in my opinion. I'm buying everyone I can that's at a fair price. I'll buy yours too if your willing

drwstr123 · February 13, 2007 7:46AM

I've always been partial to toned copper, but I assume if you start out with red, then you could turn it to any color you want. Hence the premium. Mike

lablover · February 13, 2007 7:50AM

They're sooooooo ugly as you can see...

cladking · February 13, 2007 7:51AM

Copper gets some spectacular colors. I especially appreciate deep reds on a nice gem.

Maybe collectors think they can always strip a silver coin but toned copper is on its way to being corroded.

jayboxx · February 13, 2007 7:52AM

The prices I've been paying for BN and RB Linolns are far from cheap, in my opinion.

LeeG, maybe you should be asking for a discount instead of paying a premium

OneCent · February 13, 2007 8:35AM

Here is a "Brown" '09VDB - I paid twice the PCGS price guide for this one. Why? Because I liked the toning.

I actually prefer RB and BN Lincolns to those that are all Red - plus I can actually afford some of the keys in the quality that I like.

Some Red examples are outstanding, though!

Thanks NE Numismatics for this one!

Toned Lincoln's...will they ever have their day?

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