Looks like NT to me, coin resided for years in a folder, hence the reverse not toned. I admit the purple is a little bright, but it can happen. Make sure you arrest this toning now, before it gets darker, as the dark spots getting very close to black damage.
I agree with medoraman, NT. Although I think it's NT, I don't think the toning is very attractive, but to each his own. Bruce
i would have to lean towards AT on that one. the blue and purple reminds me of many AT coins i have seen before
Well fellas, the answer is a toughy. This coin was blast white 3 weeks ago. No chemicals were used to produce this toning. This would pass the sniffer test from PCGS. It is technically NT over a 3 week period. So is that actually NT? That is the big debate. At what period of time do you decide its no longer NT? Why did I do this? The biggest reason I did this is for me to personally try and be able to distinguish the difference between a true long-term NT with an At or quickly toned coin. I really like toned coins, but I simply can't ever see myself paying the huge premiums for the toners. If you take anything away from this, it should be: Always be wary of a 'monster' toned coin, even if it is in a slab. Disclaimer: No I do not tone coins and sell them. (you can check my ebay sales if you wish) I find it to be in VERY poor taste and it really upsets me when I see all of these yahoos on ebay with their monster toned coins. grrrr I am documenting the changes in color each week starting now, so we can see how this will look in the long term. If anything, I hope it will educate. Please don't ask me how I did it, and most importantly don't judge me for doing it. I will admit, I have thought about doing this to many mercury dimes, and then posting an auction on ebay every single time 'mel-ko' posts his. I would sell mine for melt. Just to hopefully take away from his business. But I am afraid even then, I would be considered a coin doctor. Anyway, carry on with your bad selves.
By the way, these are the terrible, terrible coins that melko sells for between $12-$20. These, I am sure are done with chemicals.
i dont see anything wrong with experimenting with your own coins as long as you are not trying to make a financial gain off of it. if you are not doing it to deceive anyone than no harm no foul.
Thanks chemist, I was nervous people would be screamin' at me. It is truly for educational purposes. I wouldn't share this with the community if it was for any other reason.
I would suggest that maybe it was ATed in an album hole. Hello Gbroke, By the time I saw your post, you had already informed us that it was your 3-week experiment. Slow down a little & give me time to find (and reply) your fun post next time. I often only find time to log on every day or two. I was going to say that the colors & pattern remind me of an AT coin (as noted by LostDutchman & just add that I would suggest that maybe it was ATed in an album hole. I would not have speculated wether it was toned over 30-minutes or 30-days. However, It looks like it was accelerated to me.
Sorry Collect. I am quick on the draw when I am at work. Anyway, I think I will have a contest soon (guess the AT coin). I think it would be interesting and hopefully help fellow collectors hone their skills in spotting AT's. I have books full of natural toned nickels. Ill throw an AT in the mix and see who can spot it.
Damp sulfur containing folder? I have seen coins like this stored in damp conditions. I took a WL set out of a blue whitman one time looking pretty similar, though some of the toning was darker and they had to be dipped, that is why I would have guessed NT from an old album.
I really don't think you were wrong or right. I mean, it toned naturally without chemicals applied to the coin. You know? I am wondering how the colors will change throughout the summer. We will see! Wanted to add, it was not hit with a blowtorch or anything like that either.
