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Some time ago I visited a coin shop near me and while the visit was unfortunately terrible due to the owner I at least got some items at an amazing deal including a 1980 s proof set that had signs of damage but the coins had unique toning etc. I also got it at less than face value so I figured why not. My favorite out of the set was this 1980 s quarter. Between the toning and the diseased look of Washington I'm not sure why but I think it's really cool. I know to some this is an ugly coin. But Washington looks like he's being zombiefied or maybe has the plague. Anyways. Posting to share and see what others think or if they have similar coins etc.     |
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Rest in Peace
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What in God's name is that ? Looks like the Black Plague attacked that Quarter .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I kinda like it. Cool. Are the other coins in the set showing signs of toning as well?
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Bedrock of the Community
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Beats me!  |
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The set was all toned. Some more than others. The half dollar on the obverse was terrible but reverse beautiful. I did sell all of it minus this quarter to a collector I know. He loves toners and its his birth year. He's desperate for this quarter lol but I like it
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Bedrock of the Community
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Why would someone sell a proof set at less than face value?
Anyway, what happened to this set - caught in a flood or something equally catastrophic?
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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New Member
United States
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My best assumption is water damage in a basement or something along those lines. Still sealed in the plastic case proof sets come in. I got a discount at the coin shop. With the discount it dropped the price to below face value. The shop owner was adament that any toned coins are bad and there's no market or any value in them. Guess that's why he was selling cheap.
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An interesting and unique example. I can see why you liked it.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'd love to find a coin shop owner who has toners in the shop's inventory and hated them. I'd walk out with all of them--provided there was a price break, of course..
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I'd walk out with all of them--provided there was a price break, of course..  |
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odd looking quarter for sure. I hate toners, but I do like this one
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 to the CCF I'm not a fan of that black toning look. To each their own. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Looks like paint  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Being a clad coin, during the sheet manufacturing both the copper and nickel are cleaned and treated prior to being bonded. As I work at a facility which bonds copper to stainless steel or copper to aluminum, this chemical process often leaves residue between the sheets which gets trapped during bonding. Often after heating and pressure, the bond now compromised, lamination or separation occurs. Looking at how the transition is smooth between the devices and background, the sharp edges, this indicates peeling of the nickel layer. Finally, for any dealer to state toned coins have no market is one who obviously does not see the premium these carry nearly every time. You need to find another dealer. But I like the natural color of that Washington!
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Ballyhoo Posted - 12/18/2022 : 10:01 am
Being a clad coin, during the sheet manufacturing both the copper and nickel are cleaned and treated prior to being bonded. As I work at a facility which bonds copper to stainless steel or copper to aluminum, this chemical process often leaves residue between the sheets which gets trapped during bonding. Often after heating and pressure, the bond now compromised, lamination or separation occurs. Looking at how the transition is smooth between the devices and background, the sharp edges, this indicates peeling of the nickel layer. Finally, for any dealer to state toned coins have no market is one who obviously does not see the premium these carry nearly every time. You need to find another dealer. But I like the natural color of that Washington! Information I did not know but makes perfect sense also. Thank you for that. The coin dealer I got this one was the first time I've gone there. Strong personality to say the least. Based of a quick google search and reviews, in the past he has borderline stalked and harassed anyone who gives him any negative feedback or disagrees with anything he thinks/feels. Very defensive person. I still can't bring it upon myself to sell this coin...yet. One of my collector/buyer friends wants it bad though. |
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Posted 12/16/2022 2:16 pm
