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BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 09/20/2009 12:03 pm Quote: Those are really nice BadThad, any idea what caused the toning? Toning is caused by exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). The sulfur reacts with the metal surface to form the corresponding metal + sulfur. Light refracts differently based on the thickness of the layer. It's kind of like how light + water droplets form a rainbow. The book Coin Chemistry details H2S and its role in toning very well, it's worth a read. The sources of hydrogen sulfide are many! From bacteria to rotting organic matter. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
acidic1 Pillar of the Community United States 632 Posts	Posted 09/20/2009 2:01 pm Yes sir, proof...as well as the 52 cent. Report this Post to the Staff
adco1149 Valued Member United States 147 Posts	Posted 09/20/2009 2:06 pm Always hard to capture toning in a photo, this looks real nice in person. Any ideas on the spot on reverse in the pillars and in the hair. Just more toning starting, these spots were not there 10 years ago. Report this Post to the Staff
wheatguy Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 09/20/2009 7:00 pm Nice coins everyone, it does seem to be hard to bring out the toning, so I bet all your coins are even better looking in hand, Here's one of my toned Mercurys. I managed to bring out some of the toning, but it looks much better in hand: Report this Post to the Staff
acidic1 Pillar of the Community United States 632 Posts	Posted 09/20/2009 9:50 pm I got this from someone on this forum. Report this Post to the Staff
wheatguy Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 09/20/2009 10:02 pm Nice coin, acidic1. Are those full bands? Report this Post to the Staff
acidic1 Pillar of the Community United States 632 Posts	Posted 09/20/2009 10:27 pm ARRh!...ding in the middle. Report this Post to the Staff
wheatguy Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 09/20/2009 10:42 pm So it wouldn't be considered full bands from a TPG, right? Report this Post to the Staff
Podoprigora Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 09/20/2009 11:38 pm here's my Report this Post to the Staff
hadleydog Pillar of the Community Canada 1267 Posts	Posted 09/21/2009 1:39 pm My kind of thread! How about a colorful roosie....... Perhaps a colorful merc? Report this Post to the Staff
wheatguy Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 09/21/2009 4:45 pm Wow, hadleydog and Podoprigora, that 1909 VDB and Mercury dime are really neat. I don't have any more toned coins, so I guess I'll just have to comment. Report this Post to the Staff
hadleydog Pillar of the Community Canada 1267 Posts	Posted 09/22/2009 12:45 pm A colorful Buff.... And of course, can't forget the Morgans Edited by hadleydog 09/22/2009 12:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff
wheatguy Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 09/22/2009 5:25 pm Wow the buffalo and morgan are really nice. Is the Buffalo slabbed? Report this Post to the Staff
lizzyjo Valued Member United States 161 Posts	Posted 09/22/2009 6:18 pm Toning is caused by exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). The sulfur reacts with the metal surface to form the corresponding metal + sulfur. Light refracts differently based on the thickness of the layer. It's kind of like how light + water droplets form a rainbow. The book Coin Chemistry details H2S and its role in toning very well, it's worth a read. Thanks a LOT for this information, BadThad! I've been wanting to know the chemical process that creates a toned coin. I will definitely check out this book. I'm jealous of everyone's toned coins. They are all so pretty! Report this Post to the Staff
Gothic Florin Pillar of the Community United States 2541 Posts	Posted 09/22/2009 10:22 pm maaaaaaaaaan there is some nice stuff coming out here!! I picked up a 1964 Mexican Peso at a coin store in El Paso this week. I believe it's 10% silver and it BU with some toning on it. The guy only wanted $2 for it, so I said SOLD. Of course, I'm sure he would rather I had purchased the slabbed 1916-D Merc or 1893-S Morgan he had. If you guys like toned coins, check out https://www.islandcoins.com (I have no affiliation to this site). I'm contemplating buying something from there. Has anyone dealt with them before? Report this Post to the Staff
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