New Arrival ~toning

Hi ,
Just received this half dime. Toning looks natural to me, but the coin must have been in some kind of holder for a long time as the rev has no toning in the center, just a little around the edges. Appreciate comments.

Jim

 

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Wow! I usually really don't like toned coins, but that looks fantastic!

 

Jim,

There are a few things about that coin that concern me. First, the rims are almost black which is not very attractive and can be an indicator that heat was applied to the coin. The colors and pattern are very unusual but attractive. I can't recall seeing mottled aquamarine on a mint state seated liberty coin of any denomination, but I will state that I don't typically look at seated liberty coins as it is my least favorite design. I can't say whether or not the toning is NT or AT and in that situation, I will always pass on a raw coin.

I like the coin despite the fact that it is a seated liberty design. I would like it a lot more if it were in an NGC holder.

 

I think that in many older collections (pre plastic) Coins were laid in trays, obverse side up. Could that be the explanation for the obverse toning and no (or little) toning on the reverse? Just a thought.

 

That was my first thought exactly.

 

or placed in an old Wayte Raymond holder, with the reverse to the closed side.

 

Nice toner!!!

Its a true gem! I love real toing!

 

Educate me.
The reverse of that coin looks rough.
Lots of bumps, especially from the "H" up towards the last "S" in STATES.

Is this coin real?
If so, what's the source of the bumps?

 

What ever this coin was laying on probably caused this toning. My wife's 64 mint set toned in an unusual manner due to foam in the plastic case it was in. The colors are really nice but the pattern of toning is odd.

 

I don't know enough about toning to say NT or AT...but I think it has very nice eye appeal either way. It is a very attractive coin.

 

How do you stop corrosion once it starts?

Ruben

 

You try to get rid of it before it eats at the coin, the way I do it with Lincolns is a toothpick, and am able to do it without leaving scratches, but I don't know how well it would work with silver. And, that's assuming the corrosion hasn't eaten away at the coin yet too. (all that's written is my opinion, and I could very well be wrong, lol. )

Phoenix

 

Nice dime btw Jim! I like it. :thumb:

Phoenix

 

Some of the reverse bumpiness is due to clash marks. I don't care much for the reverse, but the obverse is very nice.

I assume dipping the coin would remove the toning completely.

 

That had crossed my mind, but I didn't mention it because I didn't want to bias the thinking of others.
And, yes, the die clash is quite obvious.

 

I figured you knew that, I just wanted to point it out for general information.

 

Thanks for all of the comments. Some of the toning is quite dark, but it is still very flat on the surface. The reverse does have the appearance of being from a rusty pitted die, the rough area has the luster one would expect. I plan to keep it, maybe send it off a little later. I appreciate your input a lot!

Jim

 

Oh, I see. What you are saying makes sense, thanks GD. :thumb: Now for me to go and learn about different types of corrosion, lol.

Phoenix