1989 American Eagle bullion color is off

Can anyone tell me if this is an example of toning? Also in what category would this be considered if graded? Im not going to get it graded by the way. Thank you!

 

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looks like toning and maybe a little verdigris as well.

What happened to that ASE? Looks like it was abused.

 

It appears it is just glare from the pictures. Very ugly coin, beat up, etc.

 

Im assuming it was given to my parents when they owned a grocery store. Not sure but I still do like the color. But it is ugly as the comment above have stated.

 

.999 silver can tone relatively quickly and easily. It's often attractive, but it has to be pretty spectacular to be a big deal on bullion coins.

 

Its not a glare I can guarantee that. Just "toned" in my opinion. Wish it was in better condition.

 

It won't grade. There is too much damage. If you see toning, so be it, but it won't change anything. It's still only worth melt value.

Chris

 

I want going to get it graded. I actually was going to melt it down or keep it for sentimental value.

 

WOW

 

You'd actually be screwing yourself if you melted it because then people won't believe that it is .999 fine silver.

Chris

 

Thanks chris. Even though I love getting the smack down from you which is always a good learning experience and at the same time you also do help me to make the right decision.

 

looked like it was cleaned/dipped many times and retoned way darker.

 

This is beginning to become interesting. Ive only ran it through water once and everyone keeps thinking i have cleaned it many times or "dipped" it. Are the coins not suppose to look like this? They have been in a bag since the 1990s till now. Im thinking water does something to coins?

 

The coin was mounted in a bezel before you got hold of it.

 

And I thought Chris just got hungry .

 

Man I wish they never placed it inside a bezel. Messed up a really nice bullion.

 

He is always hungry...

 

You can buy a holder to put in and save the grading fees.

 

Bagel.....maybe......bezel.......no!

Chris

 

I make my own bullets by smelting, cleaning, and casting lead wheel weights. Then I load the bullets and shoot them. Exact alloy is a never ending debate in my community of bullet casters. We all agree that necessary additives are tin and antimony, but there are a few bullet casters who believe adding silver has some value, too. I think if I had this coin, I'd find out.