A good coin photo makes all the difference

Wow, those are sure some pretty coins. I like the violet 1880 at the lower left the best of those...but that's just me. When the toning progresses that far do you start seeing a reduction in value? Basically, what I mean is that the premium increases as the toning progress, peaking at the emerald green phase and then begins to slowly drop as it progress through the violet shades on it's way to black?

It sounds like the toning that the Morgan's get comes from the coins in the canvas bag that are physically in contact with the canvas material...is that correct? I also would assume this is why the rainbow toning is usually only seen on one type of the coin. From there, I assume its a matter of multiple factors including time, temperature, and humidity.

 

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You have pretty much got it. The toning premium does drop after the green stage because the coin becomes dark and impacts the overall luster of the coin. Rainbow toned coins carry a huge premium because the luster gives the colors "pop" and "flash" that create a vibrant look that make the overall eye appeal of the coin phenomenal. On prooflike or semi-prooflike surfaces, the color looks almost liquid and is in a word, stunning. Without the combination of luster and color, the coin's eye appeal suffers. So even though that coin you like has pretty colors, when viewed straight on from 5 feet away, it appears dark and black.

 

OK, that makes sense.

One more question, am I correct in assuming the contact with the canvas bag for a long period of time is key for the toning process? Is that why these coins tend to have rainbow toning on one side while the other side has either minor toning or is blast white?

 

That is correct sir.

 

thats like saying if you know your banker you dont have to worry about your investments. Blind faith is just that blinding. Times are a changing GD and good sellers who wont take you for a ride are getting hard to find. If you start thinking that everyone out there is like you all i can say is i wish it were true. ( no i am not flattering you never have never will i am not crazy) there is only one defense true knowledge

 

i know what you mean chief but it makes a difference who the buyer is as well. when you go to a store the way you get treated is completely different from a avg guy on the street by the same seller. I have gone to coin shops with some of my friends and the way they got treated when i was there was different then when they were alone this has happened many times. people respect knowledge and take advantage of lack of. No one liners now GD or :hammer:

 

Now here are two perfect examples of sellers photos that fell way short. I got the 1943-D MS66 from DLRC for $26. Not bad eh!

Jefferson Nickel 1943-D NGC MS66
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Jefferson Nickel 1951-D NGC MS66*
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Was this coin sitting on a sheet of copper for some time? It almost looks like the effect of electrolosis.

 

Remember this thread. I picked up this 1945-S Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66* on E-Bay the other night for $90. Imagine how much this coin would have sold for if the seller had used my photo instead of his photo.

 

Ah but how did you get the nice toning to come through?

Jefferson always looks better in those rainbow blues & purples.