Best way to naturally tone a silver coin?
Lightrender3d
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Aight, so I've been considering toning one of my ATB coins naturally overtime. Is there any natural method that can tone it with circular rings of color? Whats the best way? I recall reading somewhere that putting it in a coin album can work but is that the best method?
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rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
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<< <i>time >>
LoL. Well ofcourse time, but where should I put/store the coin to get it to tone the correct way I want? lol.
but that's cheating, so back to my original answer: time
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<< <i>Aight, so I've been considering toning one of my ATB coins naturally overtime. Is there any natural method that can tone it with circular rings of color? Whats the best way? I recall reading somewhere that putting it in a coin album can work but is that the best method? >>
You understand this is a very loaded question with no right answer?
The real answer in addition to time? Throw it outdoors in the dirt. Otherwise, stick it in something and hope that at the time you are willing to have it graded/sell the method you chose is not AT.
<< <i>on top of your hot water heater in a ziplock bag with egg yolks and wrapped in a taco bell napkin
but that's cheating, so back to my original answer: time >>
LoL. That would make my coins smell. =P I guess I can try to find an album and see how that works. lol.
<< <i>Aight, so I've been considering toning one of my ATB coins naturally overtime. Is there any natural method that can tone it with circular rings of color? Whats the best way? I recall reading somewhere that putting it in a coin album can work but is that the best method? >>
Ask MOC
he might have an idea..
1. Find some high sulfur/petro/fume heavy cardboard'ish stuff.
2. Trace a circle around your ATB.
3. Cut it out.
4. Insert coin.
5. Add time.
Of course I just made that up...but I'd guess it'd work.
<< <i>My surefire method:
1. Find some high sulfur/petro/fume heavy cardboard'ish stuff.
2. Trace a circle around your ATB.
3. Cut it out.
4. Insert coin.
5. Add time.
Of course I just made that up...but I'd guess it'd work. >>
A good choice would probably be the cardboard from the cheap box a tool from Harbor Freight came it. If ;you want even toning, don't get any oil or smudges on the coin. If it has any smudges, wash in acetone or lightly dip before toning. Invisible touches show after toning (just look at old NT coins). Put tissue paper below and above the coin, cut enough layers of cardboard to be as thick or thicker than the coin (don't use the coin to trace, use a 3" hole punch or a compass). A tight fit like an album will ensure even toning.
I've never done this, but I have good lab technique from physics and chem labs.
--jerry
and if I say anything further it will result in this thread turning into another "what is NT" and "what is AT" never ending thread.
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<< <i>Aight, so I've been considering toning one of my ATB coins naturally overtime. Is there any natural method that can tone it with circular rings of color? Whats the best way? I recall reading somewhere that putting it in a coin album can work but is that the best method? >>
Ask MOC
he might have an idea.. >>
Dude, that is a low blow.
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especially if left on a window sill.
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<< <i>My surefire method:
1. Find some high sulfur/petro/fume heavy cardboard'ish stuff.
2. Trace a circle around your ATB.
3. Cut it out.
4. Insert coin.
5. Add time.
Of course I just made that up...but I'd guess it'd work. >>
A good choice would probably be the cardboard from the cheap box a tool from Harbor Freight came it. If ;you want even toning, don't get any oil or smudges on the coin. If it has any smudges, wash in acetone or lightly dip before toning. Invisible touches show after toning (just look at old NT coins). Put tissue paper below and above the coin, cut enough layers of cardboard to be as thick or thicker than the coin (don't use the coin to trace, use a 3" hole punch or a compass). A tight fit like an album will ensure even toning.
I've never done this, but I have good lab technique from physics and chem labs.
--jerry >>
Or maybe use a coin of the same denomination but in clad to do the tracing?
Dansco or Whitman holder do the trick. I got some silver unc halves wrapped in
tissue paper in plastic tubes I ain't looked at in a few years. They might be about dun by now.
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<< <i>on top of your hot water heater in a ziplock bag with egg yolks and wrapped in a taco bell napkin
but that's cheating, so back to my original answer: time >>
LoL. That would make my coins smell. >>
If you take a potato and cut a slot in it and place the coin in and bake for 45 minutes or so the smell will be gone...I have heard.
<< <i>Wrap looslely in tissue paper and place on upper beam in chicken coop for three weeks... Gawrownteeed..... Cheers, RickO >>
I would think that all of that ammonia would prevent chicken chit toning!!
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<< <i>Aight, so I've been considering toning one of my ATB coins naturally overtime. Is there any natural method that can tone it with circular rings of color? Whats the best way? I recall reading somewhere that putting it in a coin album can work but is that the best method? >>
Ask MOC
he might have an idea.. >>
oh snap, you calling the doctor?
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<< <i>Clean the coin to remove any oil or fingerprints using acetone and then wrap it in a Taco Bell napkin and put it in a warm place. >>
Just what kind of damage can a fingerprint cause on the coin? And can it be removed with water and gently wiping?
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<< <i>Clean the coin to remove any oil or fingerprints using acetone and then wrap it in a Taco Bell napkin and put it in a warm place. >>
Just what kind of damage can a fingerprint cause on the coin? And can it be removed with water and gently wiping? >>
The idea is to have a uniformly clean surface to prevent getting splotchy uneven toning pattern.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
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<< <i>Clean the coin to remove any oil or fingerprints using acetone and then wrap it in a Taco Bell napkin and put it in a warm place. >>
Just what kind of damage can a fingerprint cause on the coin? And can it be removed with water and gently wiping? >>
The idea is to have a uniformly clean surface to prevent getting splotchy uneven toning pattern. >>
and just the warm enviroment does it? no need for humidity? proof or uncircualted matter?
taco bell just opened 1 mile from me
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<< <i>Hahaha. You guys are funny with all your "ideas" for toning. I didn't want to bake my coins or shove them in potatoes. lol. I just wanted to know how to store it overtime to get the best "natural" results. ~.^ Such as what type of envelope to put it in, etc. >>
Everything ive bought over the years from the royal mint came in a velvet lined walnut box , they tone like no others. I notice the US mint sells velvet lined presentation boxes for a couple bucks.
homes from coal heating (the more sulfur in the coal the better) and long, long
winters.
No chance in heck of achieving you goal unless you move.
bob
<< <i>.....and just the warm enviroment does it? no need for humidity? proof or uncircualted matter? >>
Heat and humidity accelerate the process although it will still take several months. It shouldn't matter whether it's a proof or a business strike coin.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
<< <i>Clean the coin to remove any oil or fingerprints using acetone and then wrap it in a Taco Bell napkin and put it in a warm place. >>
it should accidentally fall into the napkin
If you want to return a toned coin to it's natural state; send it to Candy Striper RickO and he'll give it a sponge bath in Dawn dishwashing soap.
It would be interesting to take two pieces of fresh cut white oak and put the coin between them for a long period also.
The name is LEE!
The name is LEE!
So no submitting any 5 ozers for at least 30 years.
Is there a time limit for a naturally toned coin?
Box of 20
<< <i>According to discussions here for the last ten years, anything you do to intentionally tone a coin makes it AT. Intent is key. Cheers, RickO
So no submitting any 5 ozers for at least 30 years.
Is there a time limit for a naturally toned coin? >>
30 years is way out of line for these .999 pure silver monsters.
Folks need to realize that these are not "alloyed" with copper and as such tone MUCH quicker than older 90% silver/copper alloyed coins.
I would expect that within the year, some of these will be offered as toned monsters that can and will be graded by the top TPG's simply because they can and will tone "naturally" under the right circumstances.
The name is LEE!
I misplaced her and was worried I would never see her again.
2 days ago while cleaning my desk off I happened to move my coffee cup warmer,
and low and behold she had slid under it.nice an warm and cozy all day then cold at night.
When I opened the 2x2 to see her she had turned a very light pleasant golden color.
maybe I will let her hide a while longer,,, seems fasted than a window sill.