Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 1093814, member: 15309&quot;]There a bunch of different kinds of toning and some are known for being beautiful while others are known for being distracting, so yes there is good and bad toning.&nbsp; Let&#039;s look at some examples and assume they are all NT.</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="4"><span style="color: blue">Bag Toning</span></font></p><p><br /></p><p>Morgan Dollars stored in canvas bags in bank vaults often formed incredible rainbow toning after being undisturbed for decades.&nbsp; While most toned Morgans are considered to be bag toned, crescents of toning and textile toning are tell tale signs of bag toning which is often considered some of the most beautiful types of toning.&nbsp; Here are some examples of bag toning:&nbsp; Rainbow, crescent, and textile.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Morgan%20Dollars/MorganDollar1886NGCMS65H2.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Morgan%20Dollars%204%20Sale/MorganDollar1880-SNGCMS66Star312029.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Morgan%20Dollars/MorganDollar1887NGCMS65130133-00-2.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><font size="4"><span style="color: blue">Target Toning</span></font></p><p><br /></p><p>Often referred to as bullseye toning, target toning displays rainbow patterns that progress towards the outer edges of the coin which were in contact with the toning source, usually a coin album.&nbsp; This is also one of the most attractive types of toning.&nbsp; Here are some examples.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Jefferson%20Nickel%20Registry/JeffersonNickel1944-SNGCMS67Star.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Jefferson%20Nickel%20Registry/JeffersonNickel1964NGCMS66Star.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Jefferson%20Nickel%20Registry/JeffersonNickel1949-DNGCMS67StarwithLabel.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><font size="4"><span style="color: blue">End of Roll Toning</span></font></p><p><br /></p><p>This type of toning is caused by the paper touching the last coin in the roll.&nbsp; It is usually found in two forms.&nbsp; The first is when the paper is crimped around the edge of the last coin leaving the centers of the coin exposed to toning.&nbsp; The second is when the paper is folded over the last coin.&nbsp; EOR toning is often sought after by collectors because of the unusual and distinctive toning patterns.&nbsp; Here are some examples.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Morgan%20Dollars/MorganDollar1881-SNGCMS64StarGre-12.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Morgan%20Dollars%204%20Sale/MorganDollar1881NGCMS651778345-013.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><font size="4"><span style="color: blue">Tab Toning</span></font></p><p><br /></p><p>Tab toning is found mostly on commemorative coins and displays peripheral toning along with a line towards a circular toned spot at the center of the coin.&nbsp; Sometimes attractive, other times not, this toning is also desirable because it indicates originality.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/MS67LongIsland.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><font size="4"><span style="color: blue">Streaky Toning</span></font></p><p><br /></p><p>Most collectors do not prefer this type of toning because the toning is uneven.&nbsp; More often than not, streaky toning will have a negative effect on the value of the coin.&nbsp; Attractive examples displaying streaking toning are elusive.&nbsp; The Jefferson Nickel below displays attractive streaky toning.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Jefferson%20Nickels/JeffersonNickel1944-PNGCMS675FS4Lab.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: blue"><font size="4">Variegated Toning</font></span></p><p><br /></p><p>This type of toning shows different colors with distinct boundaries and lacks the gradual progression seen on most of the types explained above.&nbsp; Typically, only the toning enthusiast will find these patterns attractive.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Morgan%20Dollars%204%20Sale/MorganDollar1881-SNGCMS65114369--1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Morgan%20Dollars/MorganDollar1880NGCMS64913232-01-3.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: blue"><font size="4">Mottled Toning</font></span></p><p><br /></p><p>This is the type of toning that is normally envisioned when someone talks about unattractive toning.&nbsp; The pattern is interrupted and looks uneven, spotted, or splotchy.&nbsp; I have seen some attractive mottled toned coins, but more often then not, mottled coins are dogs.&nbsp; You will excuse me if I have only a limited number of examples to choose from since I try to collect attractive coins for my collection.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Morgan%20Dollars%204%20Sale/MorganDollar1902-OPCGSMS64.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Morgan%20Dollars%204%20Sale/MorganDollar1882-SNGCMS65Star305-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Roosevelt%20Dimes%204%20Sale/RooseveltDime1952-SNGCMS67503161-01.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Roosevelt%20Dimes%204%20Sale/RooseveltDime1947-SNGCMS67503063-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Mercury%20Dimes/MercuryDime1944-DNGCMS66FBH-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>In the end, eye appeal is what counts.&nbsp; If you like the look of a mottled coin, don&#039;t hesitate to buy it, but always consider how easy it will be to sell before deciding on a price.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in