At one point, I felt like I could distinguish b/w natural & artificial toning, but I've come to see that I have no idea, probably took a few too many hits to the head playing hockey. I mean, I've seen some certified natural toners that truly look like someone splashed ink on them, then I've seen some seemingly naturally toned coins labeled as almost unanimously artificial. So, I figured I'd ask the experts here. Any opinions on these two coins insofar as natural or artificial? They actually both have crisp cartwheel luster, for what it's worth. Thank you, I appreciate your time.
The Canadian is natural as can be. The US Lincoln... Let's say someone spilled grape juice or grape jelly on it.
hahha thank you...yeah, my first thoughts on the Lincoln that it looked as if someone dipped it in a glass of Welch's juice then blow-dryed it but figured it couldn't hurt to grab another opinion. Thanks again, my friend.
The Lincoln, there is no doubt. But I'm not sure that something didn't happen to that Canadian cent too. Doesn't look right to me.
The Canadian cent looks fine, the Lincoln is around as artificial as possible, not intentionally artificially toned but someone probably accidentally spilled something on it.
The Canadian is consistent with coins that have spent a long time in an album. The rims have been in contact with paper for a long time, but the center has been relatively untouched. I've seen coins like that come out of rolls as well. The centers are protected, but the rims are touching the paper.
Oh I agree there are similarities to album toned coins, but this one, to me, just doesn't look right.
