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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ToughCOINS, post: 26572469, member: 20480&quot;]Strictly original coins that show no signs of terminal toning do exist, but that population drops daily. My opinion is that such coins should be coveted by all, but seem to curry favor only with &quot;purists&quot;.&nbsp; Toning is not necessarily bad, but it is viewed as bad by some. Terminal black toning may be called bad by some, but the alternative likely is worse.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>In any case, yes, there are definitely both seated and Barber coins that are strictly original, without terminal black toning.&nbsp; Some of these were properly cared for from their first days, and others survived as such accidentally.&nbsp; Prime examples of the latter would be coins stored far longer than expected in rolls, where both faces of all but the end coins are largely untoned, yet the rims may exhibit obvious color. This likely explains substantially greater numbers of untoned, yet intensely lustrous uncirculated coins being available for some dates than others.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Obviously, the older the issue, the harder it would be to locate such opportunities, but perusing the galleries of graded coins at both PCGS &amp; NGC may clue you in to what dates might realistically be worth searching / holding out for in original coins without terminal toning.&nbsp; Just recognize that you may have lots of competition and have to pay substantially more for such coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>I don&#039;t like coins that are blanketed in terminal toning, but can tolerate those having black in isolated areas if the balance of the coin compensates for it.&nbsp; Personally, I think it&#039;s better to focus on coins with good overall appeal, even if there&#039;s an insignificant distraction here or there, be it an inconspicuous pinprick, carbon spot or strike-thru.&nbsp; After all, do you enjoy your coins at arm&#039;s length, or under a microscope?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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