This past Monday I attended the local coin club. We always have an auction, and honestly, money was burning a hole in my pocket. I haven't purchased a coin since October, and even though there was nothing for any of my sets, I was bound and determined to buy something. I saw several groups of MS nickels in Capitol holders. I lost 2 of them but did win this one for $37. My general rule, I am not a fan of the Jefferson design so I make it a point not to buy them. Admittedly, they did look nice in the holders and so many nice white coins...except for one. Rule 2, I am not a fan of toners. I am paranoid and definitely not confident in determining artificial vs natural. Being as such, I try for natural silver or copper color as they were intended when minted. Still, this Frankenberry was pretty and all were looking good, just no full steps, so I bought them all. Feel free to post opinions on this toner and if appearing natural or not so I may learn. Thanks, everyone!
I think it is natural toning, mostly due to the way the colors match themself on the opposite sides. Possibly toned inside a cardboard flip.
I like the look and would lean towards market acceptable but could see it being considered questionable by a grading company. The 1950s-1970s era of Jeffersons can be found with some crazy colors. Most of those tend to be proof coins but business strikes can be found too.
You bought a very nice set at a good price. The toners all appear to be natural toning to me. You did good.
Golden tones are the first in the spectrum, they eventually turn brilliant reds blues and greens if stored in the same environment. By the way I say natural toning also.
I think it is natural, looks like possibly mint set toning. A lot of the coins in the old double mint set cardboard holders toned like that.
