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Valued Member
United States
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Hey Guys..so I picked up some Kennedy half dollars today and was adding them into my book..when I came across a roll of toned rainbow looking ones. Should I put those in the book over the silver colored ones? The tones are from the 80's...they are really pretty..but I'm not all that familiar with toned coins in general. Thanks! :) |
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New Member
United States
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Have Them Graded you dont find rainbow toneing verry much.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Image:  Picture.jpg47.35 KB Here is a photo of one of the coins..they look MUCH better in person..my photo doesn't do them any justice :/
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Valued Member
United States
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Sorry..one other thing..is it normal for a clad coin to tone? :/..(check out my pic to see what I mean)..thanks Again!
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Valued Member
United States
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Ok sorry one last question..i recently also received some kennedy's from 2001, and 99 that are blue? is that normal toning too?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd keep that toned Kennedy separate. I dont know the what impact toning has on the grading value. I have a lot of Eisenhowers with that same blue tone, almost looks like they were manufactured blue. I presume the blue is natural toning.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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One thing I love about displaying coins in an album is seeing the variations of the patina and toning of the coins.
Personally I would put the most attractive example of that date in the album. If it happens to be a toned coin then so be it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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While toning can increase the value of a coin, I would highly doubt it would be worth paying to have them graded. Coins are only worth as much as someone will pay for them. As far as what to put in your book, which do you like better? If you search halves often, and really do get a lot of toned halves, you might consider building a separate set of just toned coins.
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Valued Member
United States
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I would save the toned coins, but keep them separate. I would put the un-toned ones in the book for the sake of consistency.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thank Guys!...your tips were very helpful!...I think I'm going to do the 2 books option :)...thanks Again :D
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Valued Member
United States
228 Posts |
Save the toned ones. I have one from 1972 that is toned a bit. Also, does anyone know if Kennedy half dollars tone gold? I have a book of them and was looking through last night when I came across a 'gold' half. Any ideas? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I really like the look of a toned coin Nice coin  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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OneMoreRoll - They can have gold tone or be gold plated. This is a gold plated one that I found.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i have the same thing from 1971. is there value only the value of the gold?
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Valued Member
United States
228 Posts |
let me get a picture of mine. It is in a 2x2. hold on a minute.
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United States
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How do I know if my coin is gold plated or not?  [/URL]  [/URL] Edited by OneMoreRoll
04/05/2008 9:19 pm
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Posted 04/05/2008 01:36 am
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