Is Black Tone Good For Silver Eagle?

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edu328 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 2:25 pm Hi! I'm new to this forum and new to coin collecting. I went to a coin shop and saw some silver eagles that have black circular tone around the rim. Are black tone good or bad? One of it is a 2004 silver eagle and the seller is selling it for $3 above silver spot price. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188130 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 3:09 pm to the Community! Not all toning is bad. We might need to see some photos to make a better judgment. 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
clairhardesty Pillar of the Community United States 1027 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 3:21 pm If you are collecting, collect what appeals to you. If you are investing, buying at bullion prices, tone is irrelevant. If you are buying with an eye on selling individual coins as numismatic items, tone matters, so definitely feel free to post some photos and people here will be happy to assist you in your decision. Report this Post to the Staff
Foxwoods Man Pillar of the Community United States 4901 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 3:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 8:09 pm It's worth a chance at only $3 over spot. Then show us some photos. Report this Post to the Staff
Bret Pillar of the Community United States 1913 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 9:14 pm On ASE's, black toning is generally due to improper handling. Real colorful, not artificial looking, toning is generally preferred and commands a premium. The black toning usually results in a discount. Of course it ultimately depends on the coin and the buyer. Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12817 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 9:24 pm I would expect a black-toned ASE to command less of a premium over spot than a shiny new example. Bbut the store still needs to make money so there will always be some markup. Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 12/05/2016 9:37 pm If the toning is just along the outside of the coin rim it may have been stored in a coin album. I have a couple of what I call "album toners" in my collection and some of them I think are attractive. Depends on the severity I guess...... And some people hate it and only collect blast white coins. Report this Post to the Staff
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