Is this toning desirable?

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  1. Detecto92

    Detecto92 Well-Known Member

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  3. 19Lyds

    19Lyds Member of the United States of Confusion

    If you really have to ask, then I'm thinking not.

    Actually, thats not what I'm thinking.

    What I'm thinking is "What Toning?" since what I can see is nothing more than a darkening on the lower portion of the coin.
     
  4. skbrooks1369

    skbrooks1369 Active Member

    Toning is toning.

    "Definition:
    Toning is a term to describe the tarnish or light patina that forms on the surface of the metal due to exposure to environmental agents or toxins."

    I don't find it attractive on this coin, however. It appears too dull for my tastes. I'm a sucker for rainbow toning, crescent and target.

    Just my opinion.
     
  5. Cazkaboom

    Cazkaboom One for all, all for me.

  6. gbroke

    gbroke Naturally Toned

    Well detecto, this Morgan here is in the grey area, usually not desirable. It doesn't have rainbow or colored toning, and it's not blast white or lustrous. :(
    Although, this coin could look much more desirable with a better photograph I bet.
     
  7. rodeoclown

    rodeoclown Dodging Bulls

    Someone quick, rub that stain off that coin before it's considered damaged goods.. ;)
     
  8. tonedcoins

    tonedcoins New Member

    Not to me detecto.
     
  9. Kid_Collector

    Kid_Collector Member

    to me, no that isnt desirable.i like them colorful for toning.
     
  10. james m. wolfe

    james m. wolfe New Member

    i like it

    uglywoman12424.jpg :hail:i like it !!!
     
  11. JCB1983

    JCB1983 Learning

    I am over the whole monster+++ crazy tone. It seems so tacky to me. The ASE monster target tone...buyers remorse. Even though there is not much tone here, you can see a slight amount at the bottom of the hairline (shaggy dog hairline). I believe this is more attractive than an extreme monster. imo
     
  12. Cazkaboom

    Cazkaboom One for all, all for me.

    Your new GF is nowhere as beautiful as mine:
    helga.jpg
    Mine is a guranteed MS71. Yours just looks AU.
     
  13. kaosleeroy108

    kaosleeroy108 The Mahayana Tea Shop & hobby center

    ok that just looks messed up... should have gotted and au52
     
  14. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    The beauty of toning is in the eye of the beholder.
    The broad question you asked has only three answers.
    Yes, meh, and no.
    The only valid opinion on whether toning is desirable is your own.
     
  15. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    Did you check the reverse? sometimes the reverse is nicely toned. But from the front there is not much toning going on. If you like it and the price is right, go for it.
     
  16. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I don't care for the look shown in the image.
     
  17. mouse

    mouse Active Member

    Good toning. I have a MS 61 NGC graded 1887s seated dime with toning similar to that of your morgan
     
  18. quartertapper

    quartertapper Numismatist

    I see nothing wrong with the coin posted. And as far as toning is concerned, I wouldn't spend a premium on toned coins for the most part. With all the "monster toned" stuff on ebay. The hype has gotten so out of hand, you can't tell real from artificial many times. Go by your own likes and eye appeal, and buy it if the price is acceptable.
     
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