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msteele Valued Member United States 67 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 10:13 pm During my home time from truck driving, I have begun sorting boxes again. I have notice a lot of talk about "toning". The questions are: Is it just a collector's item or does it add value? If it adds value, does toning on copper coins add value as well? Report this Post to the Staff

linxlvr Valued Member United States 77 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 10:40 pm It depends on how it looks, how it was achieved, and who is buying it. Sorry to be vague, but it is a very general question. I certainly have seen copper coins mildly toned in what appears to me as natural and enhancing. Often times coins were exposed to some elements in some way that caused toning that does not improve it's looks, and many times in fact done to hide harsh cleaning and/or other problems, so there is a certain 'red flag' to it if it doesn't appear natural. Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 10:46 pm Linx is right. Some collectors like toned some dont. Certain toned coins can bring huge premiums while others are undesirable Report this Post to the Staff
msteele Valued Member United States 67 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 10:49 pm linxlvr, General question because that is what I picked up. Can I get some more information please? Thank you for the reply, by the way. Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 10:52 pm with linxlvr. Toning on coins can either increase, decrease, or have no effect on it's value. There is no simple answer. Edited by D0ubl3Eagle 12/11/2012 11:25 pm Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 11:13 pm As already stated it is not an easy thing to reply to since it is sort of like asking are Fords good cars? Are tall women more fun? Which stock gives the most value, etc. At one time there was a separate forum called Toned Coin Forum. I think it's gone now but that sort of shows you that some people like them so much they had a separate forum. Yet there are many that would just as well dip those coins to get rid of the toning. Report this Post to the Staff
Fat Freddy Pillar of the Community United States 1200 Posts	Posted 12/11/2012 11:55 pm What (if any) effect does naturally achieved toning have on the 3rd party grading process (if that isn't another "too general" question)? Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 12/12/2012 04:32 am Quote: What (if any) effect does naturally achieved toning have on the 3rd party grading process (if that isn't another "too general" question)? Same answer basically. Eye appeal is one of the grading standards so appealing toning can help and ugly toning will hurt. Not sure how heavily its weighed though Report this Post to the Staff
linxlvr Valued Member United States 77 Posts	Posted 12/12/2012 7:32 pm Well, as far as slabbing a toned coin, if they feel it's artificial toning, it won't get graded normally. It's considered damaged. If it's considered natural on a worn piece, I don't believe it should be able to change the grade. If it's an upper grade UNC it may well impair and/or enhance the grade depending on luster remaining. Really, the only way to discuss coin toning is with specific examples. And in the end, when you send your coin in to get graded, it's just some guy on the other side of a desk that gives his opinion. Especially if it's a common coin. I do believe the PCGS grading guide goes into toning in some detail. If you can get your hands on the book, it is a good read. If you want to see some wild natural toning on silver, check out the #1 Seated dollar collection. Something like the legend, or Heritage collection, I don't really remember. I'd google and link it, but I'd get smacked. lol (It's the Legend collection) Edited by linxlvr 12/12/2012 7:35 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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