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Pillar of the Community
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I am enjoying the insight here. Thanks and keep the choices coming!
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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2,3,1,4.
Very good reason why 2 is the most preferable, especially in MS68
2 is the coin that is closest to the condition it was in immediately after it was struck, and has nothing to do with eye appeal.
In reality, very attractive toning is just another form of surface corrosion, even though it may have absolutely zero effect on the grade. And that is not forgetting the fact that attractive toning has a positive effect on eye appeal, and perhaps the value as well.
My lesser choices 3,1 and 4 are based purely on eye appeal.
If rainbow toners are preferred, they can be artificially produced, provided that you have the required skill level. Once toned though, it is impossible to bring them back to blast white.
Why is sterling silver tableware polished occasionally?
Edited by sel_69l
12/17/2020 9:55 pm
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Moderator
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Number four is the only one that really bothers me.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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2 is the coin that is closest to the condition it was in immediately after it was struck, and has nothing to do with eye appeal. I completely disagree with this statement/opinion. To my eyes, #2 is the most appealing. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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12/18/2020 11:16 am
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Pillar of the Community
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As a fan of attractive toning, I'd say #1, 3, and then 2. #4 doesn't even make the list.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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2,3,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,4
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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3, 2, 1, 4 works for me. I do like toning.
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Valued Member
United States
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I like to see the coins, and don't care how someone else might value it. Give me the shiny one that I can see!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just as you have them, 1, 2, 3 then 4
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thank you for the continued comments. What spurred me to do this was a visit to PCGS's price guide. All three examples they show at the top of the Antietam guide are toned coins - thought that was odd.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I agree with commems that #2 is the most appealing, but that is our preference.
I accept the opinions of others who prefer toned coins.
Numismatic market pricing seems to support the preference of these collectors.
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Anything except #2. I don't like dipped coins and there's no way this one hasn't had a bath after 83 years. Looks as if it had tab tone which was rinsed off and has begun to reform. #4 is a little too far gone ; somebody mentioned 'borderline environmental damage' which is a reasonable interpretation. 3-1-4-2.
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12/20/2020 01:14 am
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Pillar of the Community
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2, 1, 3 and like most others 4 would be last.
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