Good Toning?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Sean5150, May 23, 2017.

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What do you think of the toning

  1. Great Toning

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  2. Good Toning

    27.3%
  3. Doesn't Matter

    45.5%
  4. Bad Toning

    27.3%
  5. Horrible Toning

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Sean5150

    Sean5150 Well-Known Member

    I like this one, but thought it would be interesting to see what other people thought. I know it's nothing spectacular, but quick poll to see if it helps or hurts. CoinFacts_84051753_Max.jpg
     
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  3. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    In my experience, most proof collectors prefer cameo examples with high contrast, deep mirrors, and little to no toning. This blue hazy toning is common on proof coins and has a tendency to mute the mirrors of the fields. So while a few collectors might like this effect and consider it neutral with regard to price, most proof collectors will find the toning distracting and detrimental to the value of the coin.
     
  4. physics-fan3.14

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

    I agree with Lehigh on this one. I consider it unattractive and detrimental to the surfaces and the value.

    I noticed that a couple of people voted "good toning." If you did, or if you consider this good - can you explain what you like about it and why?
     
  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    It's a bit hazy but not awful.

    I don't love it, but I don't hate it, either.

    In the poll, I went straight-down-the-middle-neutral on this one.

    I pretty much agree with what @Lehigh96 said, though.
     
  6. Morgandude11

    Morgandude11 As long as it's Silver, I'm listening

    I think the toning adds nothing to the coin. It detracts, rather than adds. For a proof to be toned and attractive, it needs some genuine rainbow.
     
  7. Cascade

    Cascade CAC Variety Nerd

    NT but not value adding
     
  8. WashQuartJesse

    WashQuartJesse Member Supporter

    I would guess it's far more rainbow"ish"or opal in hand. Those proofs are difficult to shoot.
     
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