An Improperly Stored Barber Quarter

Believe it or not, this coin is eerily attractive. It really is a shame, the coin has excellent detail remaining.



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think that was storage or improper "dipping" and re-toning?

 

I agree. That coin is has a nice toning even though it looks dipped with no luster.

 

coin looks great to me.

 

What characteristics do you look for to spot luster under toning?

Edit: I like the look of the coin a lot.

 

Improperly stored, or just natural toning/tarnish on sliver?

 

ME TOOOO. Of course would look a lot better in my collection.

 

What is the difference?

 

I'm not sure, that's why I asked the question.

The point being virtually all silver will eventually turn black, properly or improperly stored.

Said slightly differently, couldn't the coin be properly stored and still tone this color?

The term "improperly stored" just seemed a bit out of place. But then again, perhaps I'm just being a bit anal on terminology -- certainly wouldn't be the first time.

 

terrible,just terrible,But being the nice guy I am I'll take it off your hands and won't even charge ya,lol

 

that coin has a great look IMO. I would be happy to have it in my collection should I have the chance to run across one that nice.

 

Oh the humanity!

 

That's a good answer and about what I expected. Recognizing luster on a toned coin is one of those things I'll put on my New Year's resolution list for 2010.

 

This coin has XF/AU details and was pulled out of circulation very early in it's life as a coin. I can only assume that this was done intentionally as a collectible or by accident it was lost for many years. Either way, the resultant storage conditions were such that the coin was subjected to an environment that caused it to tone completely black. I consider that improper storage.

However, since I have no idea what the storage conditions of this coin were for the last 107 years, the term "improper storage" can only be loosely applied.

 

Considering that you are in PA, I find this very hard to believe or accept.

And it is a NY minute.

 

This is the kind of coin I'd love to have in my collection. I like the ones with unusual toning or patina that makes it stand apart from other coins. It adds character. These, I find, get the oooh's and ahhh's from non-collectors when going through my albums even though they may not be in mint condition.

This particular one (the op's) is outstanding in my book!

 

It occurs to me that for almost two years I have been posting beautiful rainbow toned coins on this forum and getting very mixed reactions. I then post a POS black Barber Quarter in XF and at least 5 people post that they love it and wish they owned it. I am truly astounded.

BTW, the coin has been cleaned on the obverse. Someone tried to get the black off an ended up giving the coin a polished appearance.

 

Just for the record..... I'd love to own any of your rainbow-toned coins as well:smile