Hi All, Still trying to learn and have 2 more questions. Why do some of you by rolls from the mint? I would think that coins in mint and proof sets would be in better overall condition? Is coin toning a good thing or a bad thing. Reading coins for sale on ebay, many extoll the beauty of toned coins and others point out that some air or moisture must have leaked in. Does toning add or subtract from the total value of a coin?
I dont know the anwser to the toning Q but i sometimes buy a roll of sacajewa's or kennedies so i can 2x2 them and stash them away so when iam 60 years old i have a selection of nice MS-60+ coins. Peter
That strategy doesn't work if you are already 70 About toning, the answer is "it depends". Artificial toning almost always will reduce the value of a coin. Natural toning will attract some people (beauty is in the eye of the beholder but that depends both on the kind of toning and the person.
Regarding toning, if you are selling a coin, it obviously enhances the beauty, collectibility, and price. If you are buying a coin, the toning is obviously nothing more than additional damage due to improperly stored coins, and therefore warrants a discount.
After watching what some people were paying on eBAy for toned coins, I went and tried to tone some myself. Did a fairly good job of it and had some success with silver coins. They are a lot better to tone than the copper ones, which didn't turn out very good. Going to try plating some for the girl friend, so she will think she has really found something special. Haha ha
