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RollinCoins New Member United States 31 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 1:45 pm I picked this coin up a while back and recently sent it to PCGS with a bunch of ICG for cross over. This one was denied for questionable coloring. I know nothing about the 'techniques' one would use to artificially color/tone a coin. Frankly I do not understand WHY anyone would want to do that. Trying to decide whether to unload this coin or maybe try it again at PCGS... or maybe unholder it and try it. I scooped it to upgrade my MS66 I already had... Wondering if the coloring looked off to others? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 2:48 pm Looks questionable to me as well. You might try dipping it. Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4469 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 2:52 pm The main reason AT toning is done on coins is to increase value and hide scratches. I would not resend the coin to PCGS for crossover or crack it out. Unlikely that PCGS is going to grade the coin at MS67. The coin is a common date if you do not like it sell the coin, and get one you do like. There is nothing attractive about the toning. The shade of brown looks a little strange, but I would not call it AT. The TPG's grade toning on what is market acceptable and it has less and less today about what is actually NT or AT. Report this Post to the Staff
cointagous Pillar of the Community United States 1143 Posts	Posted 07/28/2023 3:16 pm I agree that you should NOT crack this out but sell it as is. The fourth photo showing the slab gives me a much different opinion about the toning than the first two. What looks like puffy little clouds to the left of liberty does not look natural. Brown is also covering the fields so you really don't see the luster. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 07/29/2023 5:33 pm I agree with the others here, If you are unhappy with it sell it "as-is" and shop for one that get your attention better. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
RollinCoins New Member United States 31 Posts	Posted 08/01/2023 2:33 pm Thanks everyone! Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 08/03/2023 02:41 am MS67 is a joke. But the toning is real. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
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