Eye Candy Corner: Post Your Toned Coins!

This one has something for everyone.



Don't like toned coins? Turn it over!

I wish I could get a photo that really shows the colors. By the time I angle the camera to pick up the minty green in her cap, or the peachy tone of the wreath, it's also catching the glare from the light. I'd be tempted to crack it out of the slab, but until I'm more confident I know what I'm doing, I'm not going to risk hurting the value. Also, if not for the toning, I think the face would be DMPL, because the luster is quite brilliant and reflective (you can't see that in the photo, either). I'd actually think the whole thing is fake except that it's authenticated by ANACS (I know even the pros can be fooled, but I gotta think they are way less likely to be than I am!).

This dealer has another rainbow that I actually intended to buy until I saw this one. I have a birthday coming up. Guess what I'm buying?

Awesome, so toned on one side and blast white on the other.

Here is a proof nickel I removed from one of my sets. The Penny has a lot of tone as well. Sorry for the pics. I just point & shoot.

Twslisa, I love all toned coins, but have a special attraction to Morgans.
Don't crack it out, you can shoot through the slab and get excellent results. The folks in the photography section are real pros and can help lots quickly.
Also... Do you know what VAM it is?
Thanks for sharing.

Those are some good looking nickles

All Morgan and Peace dollars are a VAM.
In simplest terms, it's just an identifying designation for the dies and die condition.
It's all available when you are ready.
The important thing is that you learn at the pace you enjoy most.
And the '78-S series has some exciting VAMs.

I won this 1885 Morgan on ebay tonight.

I can't wait to receive it.