Post a Toned Coin

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Lincoln Cents, Sep 9, 2011.

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What color toning do you like best?

  1. Red

    3.8%
  2. Orange

    3.6%
  3. Yellow

    2.2%
  4. Green

    4.6%
  5. Blue

    21.0%
  6. Purple

    9.9%
  7. Black/Grey

    3.3%
  8. Rainbow

    41.6%
  9. None

    6.1%
  10. Other

    3.8%
  1. BadThad

    BadThad Calibrated for Lincolns

    Indeed.....I have NEVER used software manipulation on ANY of my coin photos other than to resize for web use. With the proper lighting and camera angles, I find I can bring out most of the color properly....but there definately are exceptions. I've had many coins that were huge fails with my cheap Canon SD700 camera, limitations of the CCD or something.
     
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  3. WingedLiberty

    WingedLiberty Well-Known Member

    I am with you Robec!!!! I have one to substantiate your point.

    Here is an iPhone photo of an 1886 Indian Cent (shot in indirect sunlight) vs. a TrueView. I can tell you that the iPhone photo is COMPLETELY RAW and not enhanced (post-processed) in any way (you can tell by the slab label color and my thumb color, which both look completely "normal".)

    A lot of collectors don't realize that when you see an "over the top" looking TrueView photo, they reflect "over the top" coins. Also most toned coins show different looks at various viewing and lighting angles. So a toned coin can take on tens or hundreds of different "looks" and what is captured in a photo is just one look.

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  4. WingedLiberty

    WingedLiberty Well-Known Member

    Here is a good example on how a toned coin can change colors depending on the angle ... white ... coppery brown ... pink ... blue ... other angles more purple.

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  5. brg5658

    brg5658 Well-Known Member

    Beautiful cent (though it's strange how dark they left the top of the obverse -- the motto gets lost in the shadows).
     
  6. robec

    robec Junior Member

    I think this was one of Phil's attempts trying to catch the watery look of the mirrors.

    Too bad 2D doesn't show all the characteristics. Most of the time if you try capturing one element, you will miss on several others.
     
  7. brg5658

    brg5658 Well-Known Member

    Even with the shadows, the proof cents you and Winged are putting together are just drool-worthy, no matter how you slice it. :)
     
  8. robec

    robec Junior Member

    Thanks Brandon! The hunt is almost as much fun as getting the coin.....Almost.
     
  9. WingedLiberty

    WingedLiberty Well-Known Member

    Kudos to Robec. This might be one of the most beautiful mint state Lincoln toners that I have ever seen. EASILY top 3. Perhaps top 2 or top 1.

    And given that it's from the RARE RARE RARE toner year of 1959 makes it doubly fantastic and superb. It's practically impossible to find toned 1959's.
     
  10. robec

    robec Junior Member

    I have to agree. I haven't seen as many as Lehigh or Bad Thad, this one does seem to have it all.

    We both know it was a lucky steal.:smile
     
  11. jom

    jom Well-Known Member

    I've been informed that this PCGS66 1936-D Buffalo received a GOLD sticker at CAC this week. Yay!

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  12. coin dexter

    coin dexter Junior Member

    If that's the care I'll buy it now.....Send it on Jom.....
     
  13. BadThad

    BadThad Calibrated for Lincolns

    I had a tough time with this cent....it's a lot more vibrant in hand with strong luster.
     

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  14. rev1774

    rev1774 Well-Known Member

    Just a quick low priced buy! Looks like a decent strike for the date/mint 54-s

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    This 1950-d isn't mine yet but, I would like some opinions if anyone wants to comment.

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  15. robec

    robec Junior Member

  16. rev1774

    rev1774 Well-Known Member

    That one is super!! I'll take it!! :hail:
     
  17. robec

    robec Junior Member

    It was in an ICG holder, but is now raw and on the way to PCGS.
     
  18. rev1774

    rev1774 Well-Known Member

    Can't wait to see how it grades..
     
  19. WingedLiberty

    WingedLiberty Well-Known Member

    1909 Matte Proof Lincoln. PCGS Secure Plus PR64 RB. TrueView photo was just shot yesterday! The color (both sides) is just stunning and the obverse gloss is monstrous.

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  20. Irish2Ice

    Irish2Ice Member

    THAT is spectacular!! I love it.
     
  21. robec

    robec Junior Member


    Where is the "Love" button??? I will have to settle for the "Like" instead.:(

    Phil's best work ever!!!
     
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