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Pillar of the Community
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I personally like it, but do you like the eye appeal of this NGC MS66 Franklin half? The coin is not mine by the way.   Edited by wheatguy
06/20/2010 5:36 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like it; you can tell by my avatar. My set has several toners.
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Moderator
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You asked .... so expect some honest opinions.  No ... I do not like that look .. .. and personally will never seek a coin that has that much toning. My goal is to collect coins that resemble what they looked like when they left the mint ... age and wear considered .... and to me this overt toning is a visual distraction .... tends to hide problems with the coin ..... and bottom-line is not consistent with my goals. Too each their own I say ..... that is what makes this great hobby of ours so special ..... David |
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United States
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I like it. I am working on a Franklin set right now and I have a few with some toning.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Auggh! No - and I have a Franklin that spent 20 or more years hidden in a picture frame that picked up toning like that. Too speckly for my tastes.
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Valued Member
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Yes.
Do you like it more over time?
Edited by realpenny
06/20/2010 7:21 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I do like toned coins but I don't really care for this example. I like the colors but I don't like the patchy look to it. I wish the toning was more even.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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I find this toning pattern to be distractive. I agree with arthrene and prefer a more even toned look. Maybe in hand the luster makes the coin look better, but at the end of the day, if you like the look then go for it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i think its ok. I am not a big toned person but its ok
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would like to see it in hand, sometimes pictures do not do this type of tone justice.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I do like toned coins, but I don't like a mottled or splotchy appearance. If the toning was even, it would be very attractive. Just my opinion...
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Pillar of the Community
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Too distracting!
I prefer even light rosettes champagne toning.
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Posted 06/20/2010 5:45 pm
