1921 Morgan Dollar -- Natural Or Artificial Toning

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numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11880 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 5:33 pm I think this one might be natural. This is a high relief 1921 Morgan dollar and as a result only the high center devices in the obverse were in contact with the sulfur rich canvas mint bag resulting in the beautiful rainbow liberty. It is unique and I grade it MS PQ ++++++++++^17. A superb supergem imho. Thoughts? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

dbrablec Pillar of the Community United States 1944 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 5:46 pm wow... i am certainly not an expert...but I cant imagine yours is natural toning... i am responding - in part - to make it easier to come back to this post, to see what the real experts have to say... Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 5:47 pm Quote: Thoughts? Happy 1st of April!... Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 6:08 pm I think this one would straight grade. Report this Post to the Staff
numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11880 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 6:10 pm I woukd like to present my credentials that qualify me to make this delicate determination. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 6:22 pm I am thinking that this coin has been selectively laser etched. If that is the case, then it would have been necessary to *remove the toning* in the area that is now colored, before proceeding with the laser etching. A rather attractive commercial contrivance. Multi hues are the result of light interference at the surface. They can be caused by toning, laser etching, or n the case of an oil slick on water, by a very thin layer of oil. Most coin collectors are aware that mints can produce selectively gold plated silver coins. Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7614 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 6:33 pm That coin is a very rare proof presentation piece that came up missing shortly after the 1921 Morgan's were first issued. If you can come up with it's documented history, or create something convincing, you should be able to get it TPG'd and then the sky's the limit! Every coin auction house in the United States will stumble over each other trying to list this coin for you. Can't wait to see it at the ANA Convention this Summer! Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 6:39 pm ^^^^^ HAHAHAHA Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 6:54 pm n/s - Stunning, finally we agree on something! Report this Post to the Staff
SilverDollar2017 Pillar of the Community United States 8715 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 7:26 pm LOL Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 9:02 pm ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 9:06 pm God, back to reality tomorrow! Report this Post to the Staff
dbrablec Pillar of the Community United States 1944 Posts	Posted 04/02/2019 1:16 pm ok....you got me.... good one... Report this Post to the Staff
CoinsKelly Pillar of the Community United States 3453 Posts	Posted 04/02/2019 4:54 pm Ow, my eyes, my eyes! Good one Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 04/03/2019 04:01 am Color holograms have been laser etched onto silver collector coins by mints. Why not selective color toning by a small private company? Plenty of 'holograms on coins' to be seen on Google Images Edited by sel_69l 04/03/2019 06:16 am Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36656 Posts	Posted 04/03/2019 09:49 am Cute! Better than ordering 10 Pizza's using your neighbors house address. Report this Post to the Staff
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