1873 Seated Half - What Do You Think Of This Color?

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mdh157 Pillar of the Community United States 962 Posts	Posted 10/12/2026 6:25 pm My initial opinion is the color is added. Waiting on a pic of the obverse. Opinions? Edited by mdh157 10/12/2026 6:27 pm Report this Post to the Staff

mrwhatisit Pillar of the Community United States 3013 Posts	Posted 10/12/2026 6:32 pm Hmm, hard call on this one. AT or not, it does look pleasing to my eyes at least If I would bet, I would say 60% probability of natural toning, and 40% probability of Artificial toning. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 79872 Posts	Posted 10/12/2026 8:52 pm Hard to say. I'm leaning towards natural toning. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16709 Posts	Posted 10/12/2026 8:57 pm I believe it's natural. Does not have the blotchiness of AT. Looks pretty even. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
ArrowsAndRays Pillar of the Community United States 1717 Posts	Posted 10/12/2026 10:15 pm I wouldn't want it. Looks oiled. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 196946 Posts	Posted 10/13/2026 09:39 am Looks okay to me. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
mdh157 Pillar of the Community United States 962 Posts	Posted 10/13/2026 5:42 pm Just got the obverse pic. Here it is: Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21794 Posts	Posted 10/13/2026 7:16 pm For me, it would not bother me too much if the toning is artificial or natural. Although this coin is not in a high MS grade, I prefer blast white in MS grades anyway, because ANY toning is a mild form of surface corrosion. If offered to me, I would remark that it is possible that the toning is artificial, in order to obtain it at a reduced price. If the price is right, I would proceed with the purchase. At least the toning in this case does not detract from eye appeal, however, does not add to the value, either. Either way, it is a nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
adam126402 Pillar of the Community United States 995 Posts	Posted 10/13/2026 8:29 pm There's a reason you had to ask for a pic of the obverse. Looks damaged to me. Graffiti in the right obverse field slightly covered by toning. That and the hit to liberties face and gash across liberties chest and arm, I'd pass. Edited by adam126402 10/13/2026 8:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
mdh157 Pillar of the Community United States 962 Posts	Posted 10/13/2026 9:22 pm agreed. but when I got obv pic I noticed it is a 4 striper. not many of those around in any grade. Report this Post to the Staff
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