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Eye Candy Corner: Post Your Toned Coins!

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Another beautiful coin!

I can't manage a better picture, nor did PCGS take one, but here's an MS66 Washington

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Lots of die cracks on the reverse, and unfortunately, scuffs on the slab
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In July I picked up an auction lot of 5 unopened 1963 US Mint proof sets. To my (untrained) eye, the FHD and Washington quarters appeared tarnished. I laid out the pliofilm packs and snapped these photos:
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In August, I took one FHD and one quarter & dipped them in e-Z-est coin cleaner:
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Before & After of the quarter:
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If the coins were "toned," would the results have been the same ?
If there's a tutorial on the CCF or elsewhere re: understanding the differences between toned and tarnished, I would sincerely appreciate a referral. . ."Education is the key to collector success" . . .Thank you. Have a great day.

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cptbilly, that's a great question, I'd be interested to hear from others as well.

Chemically, I believe all toning is technically tarnish. I've had it in my mind that tarnish with color, other than black, is toning (as it has a "tone"), and black is just tarnish.

That's my novice understanding at least!

My quarter above sold decently below book, certainly no premium for the toning, but it is slabbed as having come from a named collection known for choice toning, so I think personal preference is key!
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I can't manage a better picture, nor did PCGS take one, but here's an MS66 Washington
Very nice!
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understanding the differences between toned and tarnished
One looks good to the eye, the other does not. That is, it is possible that one's tarnish is another's tone.
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Nice purchases, MNP, and cptbilly.
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One looks good to the eye, the other does not. That is, it is possible that one's tarnish is another's tone.


So it's a beauty is in the eye of the coin holder situation. . .
" Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. "
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So it's a beauty is in the eye of the coin holder situation. . .
Nailed it.
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I think not 100% sure: A tarnished coin is a coin that has lost its colorful tone and turned brown...
Edit: replying to myself, Forget what I just said...
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cptbilly, well put

Thanks everyone!
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nice one MNP
i like that group Billy I call it toning
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All-in-all, a very nice accumulation of toned pieces.
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" Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. "
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