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Valued Member
United States
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Here is a crusty mint state Half Dime. I'm a bad judge of toning. Is this pleasant toning or a real distraction?  |
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 United States
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I figured everyone will ask for the reverse. I think the reverse is very nice.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
Reverse looks good to me. The obverse appears to have environmental damage. Overall I'd pass on it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It does not look attractive to me. I agree with BH1964. The obverse looks "too crusty" and might be the result of a bad dipping job or maybe even some time in the ground.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Overall,I think it has a really nice patina. Is it in a details holder or did it grade problem free?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
It's meh. It doesn't add eye appeal but also doesn't detract. So I would classify it as "neutral" toning
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Valued Member
United States
430 Posts |
MS-64 clean grade no details, environmental, or artificial toning
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
 With billjones . Obverse is not nice toning . |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 United States
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Sorry to pile on, but I don't like the obv toning either. It looks stringy around her nose and mouth.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Valued Member
United States
392 Posts |
Wizzy1 - You are asking if the toning on your coin "is pleasing." If you are asking if it's pleasing to me, my answer would be "it doesn't matter." The ONLY opinion that matters is yours. It was either a gift, or you bought or traded for it.
It seems to me that you thought it was "pleasing" when you got it, and now it almost seems as though you're asking for permission to like it. If it makes you happy, that's all that matters. I like the coin very much, but I collect for fun and the joy of researching the history, not as an investment. Thanks for sharing the pics. Jack
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Valued Member
United States
431 Posts |
I like the colors but not the way the obverse is toned. Reverse looks good.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
You ask if it is pleasing. That should be your opinion. Is it pleasing to you?
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4337 Posts |
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
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Pillar of the Community
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If the obv had the appealing reverse toning in my opinion I'd love that coin.....but the obv toning isn't appealing to me, too bad,.
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Posted 04/15/2016 3:41 pm
