i was at the local weekly auctions and they had some of the usual junk. a bag of v nickels i got cheap and some morgan/peace dollars. this one peace dollar stood out at me so i payed a extra .50 to make sure i could bid on it before i had to leave. what i payed with fees was probably $20. i love the luster but im not sure if im looking at a weak strike or wear so was wondering what you guys think.
thanks guys. heres another one i forgot to take pics of. i got this at a antique shop where every silver dollar is 15 and every half is 5. i like the toning but any suggestions on what to do about the tape residue?
Are you sure that that's tape residue ? Doesn't look like it to me. I don't know what it is ! But if you know that it is tape residue, then soaking it in acetone will remove it.
Acetone is not a coin dip. It will not remove any luster or toning. And if done properly it will not leave any residue.
On the obverse of your 2nd coin , I guess the darkend areas are what you guys call "toning" and if I understand correctly , that is not a bad thing ? If that is the case what about the clear spots that are sprinkled in the toning ? Do they enhance or diminish the aesthetics & value of a coin ?
as to whether or not the aesthetics of anything are enhanced or diminished is a subjective thing and certainly in the eyes of the beholder. To what I think you meant: Tone usually enhances the value of a coin when it is pleasing to the eye. This is also subjective and there are as wide a variety of tastes in toned coins as there are colors in the rainbow. Some people like blues, some pinks, some like golds and some like coins that aren't toned at all. The rule to remember is that if it looks good, it generally will sell for more than a less attractive coin.
try this again. the more i look at peace dollars the more i like them while the morgan dollars i find kind of ugly.
