Are toned Lincoln proofs considered impaired ?

Good afternoon all ! Here i have a1950 and 1952 Lincoln Proof i bought for under $30 because i liked the colors of the toning , so i was wondering what the value was and if the toning hurts the value of these proof coins . Opinions welcomed and appreciated

 

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Toning does not make a coin impaired if natural toned. As far as the value, it’s what you paid for it.

 

I agree NT would not equal impairment, but these two have carbon spotting and stains as well. That does not indicate proper storage/conservation/protection to me so they are impaired but not from toning.

 

Well said.

 

They are worth what was paid to me at the least... I very well could've spent as much on 2 fast food meals for my wife and I .

 

There was one other proof with better surfaces and another with worse .

 

Individual Coin Collections should revolve around the goals and desires of the collector. If we buy a coin we should pay what is fair and equitable in our own world. Only if investment or profit is a driver should a collector consider price paid. Make your collection fun and appealing to yourself.

 

Well said !

 

Yes, one of these has spots as someone said... however, collectors will often balance the quality and rarity of the color with the spots. Spots will detract from the price. But you've got some really interesting blue/purple/green/yellow toning on those pieces...

I think the 52 will definitely bring a premium because it doesn't have spots and that toning is great.

The 50 is going to struggle because of the prevalence of spots obverse and reverse, but the colors on that one are special.

 

I thought the 52

Thanks for taking a look and giving your opinion . I wasn't sure about it but i thought the colors were eye catching . Might even think of submitting one or 2 to maybe slow the toning process and preserve the coins !

 

I don't think TPG slabs "slow the toning process" any more than normal proper care. They aren't airtight, so they admit moisture and oxygen. That's one reason TPGs moved away from color guarantees on copper, as I understand it.

 

NGC only guarantees copper for 10 years (last I checked) and ANACS doesn't guarantee copper at all. Not sure what PCGS says.