appeal of toned coines?

Lmman · July 14, 2008 1:18PM

Why do so many of you like toned coins? I personaly do not, as I see the toning as a blemish to the original coin. Only curiouse becaue I dont get it.

NHSBaseball · July 14, 2008 1:20PM

All toning is not created equal- there is attractive and unattractive toning. Many are attracted to coins with nice color, rather than blast white coins. It is all a matter of taste- I like both.

SpaceMonkey · July 14, 2008 1:23PM

toning... if natural... a whole separate debate... can be quite beautiful... Natures Art... chemical corrosion... yes... but why must art be pristine?

-sm

kryptonitecomics · July 14, 2008 1:24PM

Each one is a masterpiece of mother nature. If you stack 1000 Morgan silver dollars in MS65 on a table.....they all look exactly the same. Throw in one spectacular bag toned example and collectors and non collectors alike will be drawn to that toned coin like moths to a light because it's unique. For those of us on a budget.....1804 silver dollars, 1833 Double Eagles....and 1894-S Dimes are just never going to be a part of our collections but if I turn to toned coins...I can instantly set my collection apart from every other collectors on the planet regardless of my budget.....that's why I prefer toned coins.

Barndog · July 14, 2008 1:25PM

I like the second one best:

coin 1 is a 66, coin 2 is a 64

sumnom · July 14, 2008 1:26PM

I like a patina but "toning" is a little hard for me to take. I can be partial to subtle rim toning, however.

Goldbully · July 14, 2008 1:26PM

<< Why do so many of you like toned coins? I personaly do not, as I see the toning as a blemish to the original coin. Only curiouse becaue I dont get it. >>

No problem....you must be a "blast white" type!!!!!!!

drwstr123 · July 14, 2008 1:33PM

Maybe a toneaphobe?

CB2597 · July 14, 2008 1:36PM

You mean you dont like this?

pursuitofliberty · July 14, 2008 1:41PM

All toning is not created equal

True words indeed ...

It is quite common for newer collectors to want brilliant coins, although many more seasoned collectors prefer brilliant as well.

I like natural brilliance on older silver coins, but this is usually a muted, kindof off-white skin. Dipped white coins do not do it for
me, and often are met with disapproval from many seasoned collectors..

These are recent pictures of a a few of my raw Winged Lib's - this type of white works for me (although none of these coins
are stellar IMO);

Generally, I like toning ... providing it isn't too much, and is part of the natural "skin" of a coin.

In the series I collect (mostly pre-1940 silver), and the grades I usually purchase (Choice AU to Choice Unc), brilliant coins would look rather silly.

BTW Welcome to the fray Lmman ...

I noticed you've been asking questions

... lots of great insight to be found here ... hope to see you around

mrearlygold · July 14, 2008 1:42PM

Coins become little individual works of art.

eyoung429 · July 14, 2008 1:50PM

These really suck....is there anyone who can change them back to blast white??

Lmman · July 14, 2008 1:52PM

to each there own. I seriously dont get it. I've looked at tables full of toned coines and none of them do it for me. But if you put a blast white coin in front of me I think its amazing.

eyoung429 · July 14, 2008 2:01PM

All kidding aside...I have coins in my collection from all aspects...Love some blast white, toned, worn, battle scarred....doesn't matter to me for most as each one has a place in my collections.

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MikeInFL · July 14, 2008 2:16PM

<< Why do so many of you like toned coins? >>

Because they are cool looking.

relicsncoins · July 14, 2008 2:31PM

I don't remember who owns it, (maybe TDN), but someone has posted a toned Morgan I think in MS68, that is the most spectacular toned coin I have ever seen. The coin just shimmers, and that's in a photo, I can't imagine what it looks like in person.

JJ

direwolf1972 · July 14, 2008 2:47PM

<< These really suck....is there anyone who can change them back to blast white??
>>

I apologize your coins must be defective. Please send them to me and I will trade them out for blast white at the same grade for you free of charge.

Kimchee · July 14, 2008 2:56PM

I'll provide my response as a picture. My only toned Mercury dime.

SpaceMonkey · July 14, 2008 2:59PM

<< I'll provide my response as a picture. My only toned Mercury dime.

[URL=http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p195/coinhound/1941PCGSMS66MERCURYCOM-OBV.jpg]

[/URL] >>

hubba hubba.... that merc looks awesome

-sm

sumnom · July 14, 2008 3:00PM

Posting images of tarnished coins doesn't really explain why people pay premiums for them.

beep · July 14, 2008 3:04PM

Sometimes toners can appeal to an individual's eye or not.

Dave99B · July 14, 2008 3:08PM

Makes no darn sense to me....I say 'dip them all'. Everyone knows they look much better with that original, just-minted 'shiny' look!

Mmmmmmmmm

Dave

BECOKA · July 14, 2008 3:12PM

If you ever see a hundred dipped VF-AU Classic Half Eagles and then see one with natural toning and maybe a little light dirt you will know why.

Kimchee · July 14, 2008 3:12PM

There is, and probably always will be, a percentage of the coin buying public that enjoys seeing, bidding on, and owning attractive naturally toned coins. I think it comes down to the old saying about beauty being in the eye of the beholder. Most of my collection is toned Morgans.

NHSBaseball · July 14, 2008 3:53PM

<< I like the second one best:

coin 1 is a 66, coin 2 is a 64 >>

Awww, you just like the overdate---

NHSBaseball · July 14, 2008 3:58PM

<< These really suck....is there anyone who can change them back to blast white??

Ricko can probably handle that for ya'.

LucyBop · July 14, 2008 4:00PM

<< Why do so many of you like toned coins? I personaly do not, as I see the toning as a blemish to the original coin. Only curiouse becaue I dont get it. >>

and I wish more thought like you...

More toned coins for me.

Silverstate · July 14, 2008 4:01PM

I like Rainbows!

Gemini · July 14, 2008 7:45PM

BAJJERFAN · July 14, 2008 9:40PM

<< 

<< Why do so many of you like toned coins? I personaly do not, as I see the toning as a blemish to the original coin. Only curiouse becaue I dont get it. >>

and I wish more thought like you...

More toned coins for me. >>

What LucyGirl said.

BillyKingsley · July 15, 2008 12:01AM

I personally don't care for them myself, either. Perhaps that is one of the reasons I prefer circulated coins-you rarely if ever see toning, and the coins are more likely then not to be natural. I know that in many instances toning is, in itself, natural, but it looks unnatural to me.

I only have two toned pieces in my collection, a 1969 Cent and a Nickel that I don't recall the year, 1982 comes to mind, and it's very minor. They are not my major set pieces however, they are in my box with super-heavily damaged coins (I keep them too for some odd reason) and the errors I have. While I'd never sell my collection, I would probably sell these if somebody really wanted them.

Unfortunatly I think my State Quarters are starting to tone. I've been storing them in a Littleton folder since 2000 or 2001 and most of them have begun to look yellow. Some more then others. Honestly, if I had known that was going to happen, I would not have put them in there. Too late now...

ProofRainbowRoosevelt · July 15, 2008 12:18AM

Don't listen to any of these tone lovers, they don't know what they are talking about. Rainbows, toners, rimjobs, whatever you want to call them, are very ugly coins. If you own any, put them up for auction .99 NR, immeadiatly.

doh · July 15, 2008 12:24AM

Toning/patina/crust many times (but not always of course) equals originality. I'd rather have a crusty circulated coin with nice patina any day over a dipped out piece.

charley · July 15, 2008 12:34AM

I think that there would be general agreement that certain individuals appear, under the correct conditions(and with original skin), a bit more attractive with a suntan, in or outside a Holder. I think it is the same with coins. Respectfully, John Curlis

Barndog · July 15, 2008 12:38AM

no circulation:

some time spent in commerce:

I consider both to be toned and both to be quality, collector coins.

DorkGirl · July 15, 2008 12:43AM

It's an acquired taste. Most new collectors prefer white, I know I did.

Cladiator · July 15, 2008 12:53AM

I like 'em all. Toned, White & Crusty...

BillyKingsley · July 15, 2008 12:54AM

By the way, here is the cent I have. It actually has more on it then shows, I for some reason cannot properly photograph coins.

The front has about 50% more toning then shows, while the back actually shows most if not all of it.

You can almost see the area above Liberty has purple covering it.

ricko · July 15, 2008 1:04AM

Blast white, well maintained coins are works of art. Toning is the degeneration of that art due to chemical contamination. True, some people prefer this, and pay moon money for this state of metallic degeneration...which, if allowed to continue, will result in a black coin. These coins can be saved by a judicious dipping, DI water rinse, and warm air dry.... then preserved in a non reactive atmosphere, where their artistic beauty can be truly appreciated.

I am very pleased to see several others who agree with my opinion. Cheers, RickO

dizzyfoxx · July 15, 2008 1:05AM

I could never understand why there is so much attention placed towards beautifully toned coins. I think they're an absolute disgrace and have no place in this hobby.

carew4me · July 15, 2008 1:06AM

I appreciate all the reply's to this topic.

I now better understand the why collectors may like toned coins.

I like the em white and clean, dirty, toned. As they as they contain sweet silver.

SeattleSlammer · July 15, 2008 2:02AM

There's just something special about that one beautifully toned coin sitting "shoulder to shoulder" in a case full of white coins....

kryptonitecomics · July 15, 2008 2:19AM

<< I don't remember who owns it, (maybe TDN), but someone has posted a toned Morgan I think in MS68, that is the most spectacular toned coin I have ever seen. The coin just shimmers, and that's in a photo, I can't imagine what it looks like in person.

JJ >>

Doug...aka Sunnywood owns the 1881-S MS68 monster...used to belong to Ron Sirna...aka Newmismatist

golfer72 · July 15, 2008 6:49AM

I like toning as long as its not dark or too wild. I really like toning that is mostly on the rims.

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RYK · July 15, 2008 7:33AM

<< Maybe a toneaphobe? >>

Anti-tone-ite

Nic · July 15, 2008 8:05AM

I agree with John Curlis. This time. Respectfully. K

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