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New Member
Germany
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Hello, I won this Morgan dollar at an auction: https://www.greatcollections.com/Co...ar-NGC-AU-58This is my first silver coin ever, and as I started to find out more about silver coins by doing some research, I encountered lots of information on artificial toning, dipping, retoning etc. Now I am wondering: what do you think about the Morgan dollar I won, has it ever been dipped and retoned/artificially toned or is the toning original? Thank you for your help! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks perfectly OK to me.  to the CCF! |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I see no obvious sign that this coin has been dipped. It looks like original surfaces for a lightly circulated Morgan to me. NGC seemed to think so as well.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
857 Posts |
I can't speak on if it's been dipped before, though I don't think so, but the toning it has now looks very natural and original. This type of toning is often referred to as 'satiny', or 'creamy' toning. Thought not as high end as 'monster' or 'rainbow' toners, this type of toning really gives a look of originality, and often is a sign that the coin hasn't been cleaned to any major degree, if at all.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks just fine to me. Toning is all personal preference. I prefer blast white Morgan's myself, or a slight peripheral toning. This to me is more appealing than the, IMO, overly hyped "monster toning".
Congrats on your first silver!
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New Member
 Germany
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Thank you very much for your replies! Those are some good news as for me, originality is one of the most important factors when buying a coin. Thats why I personally would always choose an original toning over a higher grade...
Can I exspect the coin to keep its current toning or is the toning likely going to advance? I like it the way it is now...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4846 Posts |
If kept in the slab and in neutral conditions it's unlikely to change significantly, a least not for the next 10+ years
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Moderator
 United States
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Very nice!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's a beauty! Good price too, nice pickup.
-CH27
Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Quote:Now I am wondering: what do you think about the Morgan dollar I won, has it ever been dipped and retoned/artificially toned or is the toning original? I wouldn't worry. NGC has graded this coin as a problem-free AU58. If it was in any way cleaned or artificially toned, they would have noted it. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nicer acquisition, good price too. All looks legit to me.
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New Member
Germany
40 Posts |
I have received the coin today and it looks amazing :D Great luster, nice toning... I am really happy with my purchase! Morgan dollars are really some of the most beautiful coins ever, and they are so cheap :D |
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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Great purchase!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If it was in any way cleaned or artificially toned, they would have noted it. Problem is, that isn't totally true, see MikesMountianValue |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice looking coin with nice original color. I would of bid on it
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