The Monster Toned Coin Game Thread

@Morgandude11 you are up and then @kSigSteve

 

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Okay, another Green toned Morgan, —a date we have not seen yet :

 

I like the colors on the Morgan but the "dirty" face knocks the number down a notch or two for me. I'll go with 4.99

 

This one is weaker than the last two Morgans you posted and the cheek distracts from the appeal...still it's a high end example that I would call a 5.4

 

Methinks 5.1

 

In hand, it is a pretty coin. The toning pattern on the cheek is a bit different—I nicknamed the Morgan “Scarface.”

 

I’m at a 5.0. Love the pull away toning at the date and stars.

 

Nice toning, I will remember that grade doesn't matter in this thread LOL.
Nice looking toning 5.5

 

I want to get in line.

 

Surprised this got a 65. I agree with the star but believe this should be a 64*. That cheek is tore up. I’m sure it’s not as distracting in hand but this is one of those coins as I mentioned way earlier in this thread that I first saw the marks and then later evaluated the color vs being the opposite of being wowed by the color and then evaluating the surfaces. Still a super nice coin and the toning is what will drive the premium. I’ll go 5.1 still because of the toning.

 

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@kSigSteve I had a similar thought but I can't tell for sure what is a mark and what is a break in color/darker color overlapping the green. As far as market grading is concerned, a 65 is fair. I might have personally called it a 64+ but I also wouldn't be surprised to see it in a 66 holder.

 

The luster is perty and really vibrant, Often it is the 63's and 64's that have the blazing luster, Except on a technical merit this coin is a low end 64 at best. Although I believe the value should be in the Gem range, and if I saw the coin in hand I would probably give Gem value for it. It is just now there is a toning premium on the coin after the TPG already gave it a big bump. A transparent market makes the adjustments because the demand is high not because it makes there pocket books bigger.

 

5.5

Has monster toning but needs cleaner surfaces.

 

It is a darker red overlapping the green. Those are not bagmarks, but give the appearance of marks, as it is a color overlap. Hard to see in a photo, though.

 

So luster grazes, Still in the Bag category just not in the heavy contact category?

 

No, toning overlap. Different colors. Also a few scuffs on the slab, too.

Here is a closeup of the obverse:

 

Ok, I agree with the consensus on this one. The strange coloration on the cheek prevents it from being a total monster. It sold for less than the last two I posted, even though it is very attractive in hand. I will rate it as 5.4. As far as grade, it is a solid 65, as those are color variations, not bagmarks.

 

This one is not on the price level of near any of the coins in this thread but I wanted opinions on what you think of the toning. I submitted this very early in my numismatic days and was one of the first coins I had graded so it has a special place in my collection.

 

4.5

That toning is outstanding for a Lincoln.

 

Lovely toned Lincoln. And my mother’s birth year.

It’s a 4.7 for me.