Do you think this Morgan toner is a monster?

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  1. mullah

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  3. Jaelus

    Jaelus The Hungarian Antiquarian Supporter

    No, I don't think so.
     
  4. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    No, I think it is incredibly unattractive. Those are really bad pictures of the obverse, because he's hoping someone buys it hoping it looks better in hand. I'm sure it does not.

    You can see hints of color in there, but that speckled, mottled, deep dark toning does not look pleasant. Even with good light, I'll bet its ugly.
     
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Ick. I agree with this statement. It is mildly interesting with that one-sided toning but the toning itself, while it has hints of color, is totally lacking in eye appeal.

    One word sums up my opinion of that coin: ugly.
     
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  6. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    oh its a "Monster" alright. But the scary kind, not the colorful type. :vomit: Sorry.

    But if you love it, than that's all that matters. There's a coin for everyone I say! :singing:
     
  7. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    If he had really thought that, hw would have had it slabbed. You lucked out I think.

    Jim
     
  8. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    It might have been a monster about three degrees of toning, (corrosion) ago. Part of the problem with toned coins is they usually continue to tone. You have to be very protective to not let them progress.
     
  9. Prez2

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  10. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    The problem is, that toning is so thick and dark that dipping it leaves a good chance there is no luster remaining underneath. Then you'll have a dipped out lusterless ugly coin. There's no winning with this one, I think.
     
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  11. Prez2

    Prez2 Well-Known Member

    Good point.
     
  12. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    I agree with the sentiment stated above.

    Its got no eye appeal whatsoever. IMO you lucked out not winning the bid.
     
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  13. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    I'd be tempted to dip it and start all over.
     
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  14. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

  15. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    I can’t get to the big picture, but the thumbnail looks dark and dull.
     
  16. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    Sometimes less is more. ;)
     
  17. EyeAppealingCoins

    EyeAppealingCoins Well-Known Member

    It's definitely a monster... the kind you take behind the tool shed and take it out of its misery.
     
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  18. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    I think that coin knows what terminal means.
     
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  19. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    There are people who try to tell me that toned coins are not a hyped-up fad. The fact that this sold for a premium shows that there are many people who believe that toned=$$$ regardless of quality, which means it is a hyped-up fad.
     
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  20. atcarroll

    atcarroll Well-Known Member

    Someone got burned for $98
     
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  21. Walkerfan

    Walkerfan Active Member

    I wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft. pole.
     
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