What type of toning do you prefer?

llafoe · February 19, 2011 2:10PM

I prefer subtle toning... basically, a white coin with very light gold, rose or blue toning (or combination) or a copper coin that is brown with very light rose or purple toning (or combination). I'm still traveling, but will post some coins with this type of toning when I get home. I want to see the details of the coin and some very light color for contrast.

I was looking at some toners at the SLNA and some were so heavy that you couldn't see the detail. Several of the dealers would describe the coins as MS67 toning, MS68 toning, etc. The "coin" had MS64 or MS65 detail, but I understood what they were saying... don't buy the coin, buy the tone!

What type of toning do you prefer?

Hotfootspin · February 19, 2011 4:43PM

I too prefer subtle toning, but the coin doesn't have to be white. A few of the most
drool-worthy coins I've seen have been very dark, such that on first glance they
just look like black silver. But under the light, you can see a colorful luster shining
underneath the darkness.

Mark

TexasNationals · February 19, 2011 4:56PM

Whatever kind the buyer wants, duh!! I aim to please and like Burger King they an have it their way.

QuarterCollector · February 19, 2011 6:53PM

Original... Dark and crusty

lordmarcovan · February 19, 2011 8:35PM

<< What type of toning do you prefer? >>

Black and white "CircCam" toning if the coin is lower grade.

Light, subtle toning in pastel colors and a "target tone" pattern if the coin is high grade.

Ask me again tomorrow and my answer could change, but probably not.

PerryHall · February 19, 2011 9:33PM

<< Light, subtle toning in pastel colors and a "target tone" pattern if the coin is high grade. >>

Ditto. I hate splotchy mottled toning and dark colors.

ricko · February 19, 2011 9:50PM

"What type of toning do you prefer?"

Absolutely none.....

Cheers, RickO

drei3ree · February 19, 2011 11:12PM

No spots and no rust. FULL DISCLOSURE: I own some tarnished coins, but they are not my favorites.

djdilliodon · February 19, 2011 11:16PM

I love toners that display lots of greens

BAJJERFAN · February 19, 2011 11:22PM

<< I love toners that display lots of greens

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Putty knife scraper thick!!!

djdilliodon · February 19, 2011 11:27PM

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<< I love toners that display lots of greens

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Putty knife scraper thick!!!

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Thats what im talking about!!!!!!!!!!

PerryHall · February 20, 2011 12:40AM

I don't trust the ones with the fancy colors.

BAJJERFAN · February 20, 2011 1:00AM

<< I don't trust the ones with the fancy colors. >>

I know one thing and that is that I have never gotten an offer from PCGS to buy back any coin that I have ever posted here because it was doctored or AT'd.

anablep · February 20, 2011 1:52AM

Subtle rim toning for me.

I don't trust monster toning, nor my ability to decipher its color progression as well as with rim/album toning.

morgansforever · February 20, 2011 1:55AM

I'm into to wild n crazy ASE toners in PCI slabs.

Subtle rim toning is also nice

Baley · February 20, 2011 1:59AM

I prefer attractive, natural-looking toning, in earthtone colors, with smooth transitions, and a balanced overall appeal that is commensurate with the grade

I dislike uneven, spotty or blotchy toning patterns, and really don't care for the bright neon pinks and electric blues that seem so popular with some collectors

MidLifeCrisis · February 20, 2011 2:28AM

It really depends on the coin; i.e., I can't say I prefer only 1 or even 2 kinds of toning. I prefer coins that have attributes indicating originality. Within that context, I like many types / varieties of toning.

grip · February 20, 2011 2:48AM

<< It really depends on the coin; i.e., I can't say I prefer only 1 or even 2 kinds of toning. I prefer coins that have attributes indicating originality. Within that context, I like many types / varieties of toning. >>

Pretty much agree with the above................I like this type of toning on WQ.

TomB · February 20, 2011 3:08AM

The trivial answer would be "attractive toning", but that definitely encompasses more than simply random colors and patterns.

TwoSides2aCoin · February 20, 2011 3:13AM

I prefer natural toning and it really looks good on nickel. We usually do not consider the lowly nickel, but rather silver. Orange on gold is my most favorite.

kurtdog · February 20, 2011 4:05AM

<< What type of toning do you prefer?

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I prefer toning some expert calls, "NT." If they call it, "AT," I hate it! That's how I collect.

lkeigwin · February 20, 2011 4:46AM

I don't like toning that is too thick. Pastels rims surrounding original mint colors. Here are two examples.
Lance.

PCcoins · February 20, 2011 5:07AM

I enjoy the "wow" toners. Luster and rainbow toning that is.

I really like the toned nickels as well, they can tone up some of the best rainbow colors around with the perfect toning conditions.

metalmeister · February 20, 2011 5:12AM

Rainbow

dsessom · February 20, 2011 6:03AM

I am partial to light pastel, or pearlescent toning if at all. Mostly I like no toning at all.

fcloud · February 20, 2011 6:42AM

This one is really cool. My photo makes it look too dark. (The 69FB, 68+FB, and 68FB are not mine. I am thinking of having mine regraded and imaged by PCGS)

This one is MS67FB (my coin)

There is a whole group of these graded by PCGS (I found 11 with images, who knows maybe there are more)

This one is MS69FB

This one is MS68+FB

This one is MS68FB

lkenefic · February 20, 2011 6:46AM

<< I don't trust the ones with the fancy colors. >>

stman · February 20, 2011 6:55AM

I like all kinds. But most important is when someone is posting and they say TONED in the title. And say toned a few more times in their description, and mention TONED every chance they get. Even if it's ugly Heh heh. And, of course when a dealer says it's MONSTER toned and says I should buy it, that cinches it for me.

MadMax67 · February 20, 2011 12:00PM

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<< I love toners that display lots of greens

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Putty knife scraper thick!!!

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AuroraBorealis · February 20, 2011 12:31PM

Some very nice coins posted...

Those mercs are incredible!

I prefer eye appealing lustrous toning with extreme POP factor...

AB

Justacommeman · February 20, 2011 12:39PM

I love color that is immersed in the luster, Almost sryrupy in nature.........MJ

elmeister · February 20, 2011 12:46PM

depends on the coin type...

of all those posted, I like Lance's bust halves... for 1800's coinage, that's the look i love...

as for Morgans, I like some colorful rim toning w/ mostly white in the center... the crazy nuclear dripping wet monster toning is not my thing...

even if it's natural... it *feels* unnatural to me....

-matt

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