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mysilveryears Pillar of the Community United States 1887 Posts	Posted 03/03/2026 11:59 pm Some of you auction prowlers may have seen this one already, but I just had to share this 'borrowed' seller image to show to those who have not stumbled upon the listing like I did. This is the most spectacular, awe inspiring, well balanced full color toning I have ever seen on a silver coin. If you like this type of intense rainbow coloration, this specimen imho is perfect. I realize this effect can be artificially, chemically induced, however if this is one of 'those', then it is a masterpiece of art. I do not feel qualified to say I can recognize an obvious difference if one exists. I am also unworthy of the responsibility of owning such a gem, which would prompty, uneqivocally outshine everything else in my US type set. Thus will be a watcher, not a bidder. Whew... the award of the year goes to you if you win. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Edited by mysilveryears 03/04/2026 12:01 am Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15381 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 06:56 am It's beautiful, but I'm skeptical that it's natural. Seems like this thread should be in the US Commemorative coin section. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1861 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 06:56 am great--here is mine-- Report this Post to the Staff
smat45 Pillar of the Community United States 2330 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 06:57 am Cute...but not my cup of tea. Give me a blast white. Just kinda reminds me that "someone" didn't take care of their coins...jmho smat Report this Post to the Staff
smat45 Pillar of the Community United States 2330 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 07:01 am We're replying (waking up) at the same time. I like mikev's way better...but that's just me... smat Report this Post to the Staff
mysilveryears Pillar of the Community United States 1887 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 08:43 am Thanks for the input, guys. To each his own as far as appreciation goes. As stated above, it is hard for me to tell if this is original or not. But I have bought from this auction house (see my Shield nickel topic) because they offer outstanding specimens, good variety, and easy dealing. I do wonder why someone would want to tone up this particular coin which is not all that common, when there are plenty of shiny Morgans to play with. Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5601 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 09:06 am She's a jaw dropper, The rainbow toning seen is Outstanding, Thank you for sharing. Artificial or Not, Very attractive Silver coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94613 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 09:38 am That is a lot of toning on that one - but I'm not a huge fan of it.. 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
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15381 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 09:41 am Quote: Cute...but not my cup of tea. Give me a blast white. I agree. My entire MS classic silver commemorative type set is largely blast white in PCGS holders and all 50 coins with a CAC green bean. But, that does not mean I can't appreciate the spectacular colors in this example. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 10:59 am Quote: It's beautiful, but I'm skeptical that it's natural. But is it market acceptable? Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73575 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 1:49 pm Looks like artificial toning to me. Not a fan on this one. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 03/04/2026 5:20 pm Quote: I do wonder why someone would want to tone up this particular coin Maybe something to hide? Does look intentionally laid down - far too consistent. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
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