Natural toning doesn't get any better than this.

Although I do not collect medals, I do collect German coins and of course, toned coins.
There was no way I could pass up this stunner.
This is what natural toning is all about to me. I have never seen an example where the toning appears to be painted in the perfect positions with perfect colors.
Blue sky, scorched earth, orange/red fiery cloud surrounding the fighting troops, all while highlighting the leader in angelic yellows and gold.

I'll let the images speak for themselves. Maybe you will see what I mean.


Baden-Rastaff, Stadt
Silbermedaille (Silver Medal)
1955 Auf den Frieden zu Rastatt
51 mm
44.05 g
Schone Patina, fast Stempelgianz (Proof)






direct light- highly reflective surfaces.










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WOW! Great medal!

 

wow => that is an absolutely gorgeous coin ... very cool!!

Huh, but I'm never really sure if irridescent toning is natural, or whether it's caused by some cleaning process during the coin's long and sorted past? (not that I'm saying that this coin is cleaned ... but I am never 100% sure, ya know?)

Sadly, I cleaned a bunch of my pennies when I was a YN (40 years ago) => and now they look like "magic" => irridescent and super-cool (I'm just sayin' ... I hate being "that guy", but it does occur every now and then .. and then)

:taped-shut:

 

Stunning was my first thought. :thumb:

 

Absolutely Stunning!

 

You have out done your self this time Gbroke outstanding toned medal specimen....one of the best I ever seened! Hey I'll give ya a nickel for it......:yes: Great pick up!!!

 

Lol Paddy, I have seen plenty of nickels of yours that I would gladly exchange for it.

 

Sorry I'm only 1/4 German if ya run across a green toned coin with leprechauns then we can talk....

 

lol! Have you tried pouring whiskey on it and sticking it in a potato?

 

Sweet medal!
If you ever want to part with it...

 

The wonky capitalization in the mottoes on the reverse had me puzzled for a while, but I think I've got it: The large letters are Roman numerals, and in each motto they add up to 1714. I'm guessing that's the date of the event depicted?

 

Does this answer your question?

 

Thanks for the observation! You may be onto something.
The only thing I know about it, is what I posted. I haven't had any luck finding another example or any information.

 

Oh, I didn't even see a design! All I saw was the GORGEOUS blue, red, orange, ...

 

Can't wait to see wait leaconcen sez about this medal....I know she's going to love it!

 

Greg, I thought you were giving them my address for that one?

When she has had a couple weeks to rest at your place, send her on over to my stables. :yes:

 

Beautiful medal just wish we had a separate area to post medals here. I think more very nice medals would come out of the woodwork if you did.

 

I felt guilty the second I bought it because I knew it's supposed to be with you.

 

I'm sure many members would agree. Until today, I just assumed there was an Exonumia section.

 

{Guilty} you never feel guilty for buying any Numismatics...only if the wife catches you! Then you must stop by the LV store on the way home from work as a new LV hand bag is the perfect smoke screen for a getting off the hook for a new major Numismatic purchase...... OH BTW The LV store is on the cornor of 1st & Main ask for Louie he has the best Knock offs :thumb: