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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think I've finally captured the true color of this coin. I posted it before but wasn't satisfied with the images. The coin really looks like this in-hand (the swirly reverse scratches are all on the holder). Toned Morgans sometimes sell for crazy money but I wanted just one spectacular example so I splurged. This one (graded PCGS MS-64) cost probably 5 times as much as a normal brilliant example of this common date. Was a 5X premium too much to pay for color? Possibly yes, but the money was spent years ago and I'm glad I own it now!    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
615 Posts |
WOW!! That reverse is very pretty! I like!
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Valued Member
United States
226 Posts |
Holy Guacomole !! What a beautiful Coin  I'll bet there's a pot of gold at the end of that rainbow ! |
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 United States
16677 Posts |
Verrrrrrry Nice!
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Valued Member
United States
290 Posts |
Quality defintely has its perks.
I love the photos people post here. Thanks for taking the time to share.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2669 Posts |
 Gorgeous! (great pictures too, Jaobler!) |
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United States
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Very nice!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2797 Posts |
Awe that's a tater-toner all the way  . I'll do you a favor and take it off your hands.  Very nice!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8904 Posts |
I'm curious. Exactly how does the coin become colored? I'm no scientist and I like it when the coins are toned but I don't understand the process or how long it takes, etc. Help me Mr. Wizard!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Gorgeous coin! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1626 Posts |
Very nice. I love the colors on the reverse
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Moe145,
Welcome to the forum!
There have been many discussions about toning on this site so you could do some searching to learn more. In a nutshell, toning is the result of a thin layer of oxidation on the surface of a coin. The coin metal atoms form chemical compounds with substances that are in contact with it. Gases in the air and sulfur compounds in paper holders or canvas bags used to store coins are the usual toning substances. A thin layer of this oxidation causes a colorful iridescent effect, similar to what you see with a film of oil on water. If toning adds "eye appeal" to a coin, collectors may be willing to pay extra. If the toning is dull, spotty, too dark, or otherwise unattractive it may reduce the coin's value.
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Canada
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Oh my, that is sweet! You did just fine with the price. If that color was on the obverse, it would have cost moon money. |
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United States
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That's beautiful! How did you ever get all those colors to show up in a one-dimension pic? The obv is no slouch either in deep golden.
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Valued Member
United States
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 Very nice coin. the obverse especially. JC Edited by jayceeg
02/01/2009 2:08 pm
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United States
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Very nice rainbow Morgan $
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Posted 01/29/2009 1:18 pm
