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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 987983, member: 15309&quot;]I agree with Mark&#039;s comments above.&nbsp; Some collectors covet the blast white look, others love the wild rainbow toned look.&nbsp; The coin you posted is a very pleasing example with nice (but not incredible) toning.&nbsp; That coin will not attract a huge premium.&nbsp; I think it would probably sell at 1-2X wholesale.&nbsp; Ironically, I think these coins represent the safest and best value in the toned coin market.&nbsp; The subtle toning reduces the risk of artificial toning and the price is reasonable.</p><p><br /></p><p>IMO, toning is purely subjective.&nbsp; What you describe as the appearance of rust I would catalog as captivating intermingled mottled shades of russet, green, blue, and rose dominate the reverse of this wholly original mint set toner.&nbsp; Personally, I love that coin, the toning, and it&#039;s originality.</p><p><br /></p><p>I will admit that not all toning is attractive and that there are many Franklin Halves that are ugly as sin.&nbsp; Here are some Franklins whose originality is a little more difficult to appreciate than your example.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Franklin%20Half%20Dollars/FranklinHalfDollar1953-DRawMS63.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Franklin%20Half%20Dollars/FranklinHalfDollar1955RawMS64FBL.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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