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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tom B, post: 1617794, member: 11854&quot;]I&#039;ve specialized in type coins for a bazillion years and have also been a big fan of naturally toned coins during that period, too.&nbsp; Here are some pointers-</p><p><br /></p><p>* The coinage of 1947-1958, exclusive of 1950, will be the most rich vein for business strike issues with great color.&nbsp; The US Mint produced double US Mint Sets during those years and the paper and cardboard packaging resulted in many coins with <i>outstanding color </i> while of course the majority are neurtral or negatively toned.</p><p><br /></p><p>* Clad coinage will generally not tone in the same patterns or colors as silver coinage and many of the nicest clad coins, in terms of color, will take on pastel tones of violet or orange from storage in Dansco type holders.</p><p><br /></p><p>* Don&#039;t ignore proof pieces!&nbsp; Coins like proof Barber dimes and quarters might not cost all that much more than business strike pieces, yet can have intense colors.</p><p><br /></p><p>* Be patient.&nbsp; The best coins rarely fall out of a tree all at one time in a basket at your feet.</p><p><br /></p><p>* Be selective.&nbsp; Somewhat similar to the above, but keep in mind that there are literally tens of thousands of coins from the double Mint Set era to inspect.</p><p><br /></p><p>* Good luck and have fun.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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