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<p>[QUOTE="Hobo, post: 390928, member: 11521"]I did a little searching on eBay for "Monster" in the coins area tonight and below are two that I found. All of this is Artificial Toning.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1967-Mint-Set-with-a-true-MONSTER-RAINBOW-TONED-HALF_W0QQitemZ160254277772QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Ditem160254277772%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m14.l1318" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1967-Mint-Set-with-a-true-MONSTER-RAINBOW-TONED-HALF_W0QQitemZ160254277772QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Ditem160254277772%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m14.l1318" rel="nofollow"><br /></a></p><p><a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1967-Mint-Set-with-a-true-MONSTER-RAINBOW-TONED-HALF_W0QQitemZ160254277772QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Ditem160254277772%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m14.l1318" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1967-Mint-Set-with-a-true-MONSTER-RAINBOW-TONED-HALF_W0QQitemZ160254277772QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Ditem160254277772%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m14.l1318" rel="nofollow"><b>1967 Mint Set with a true MONSTER RAINBOW TONED HALF!!</b></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Notice how the toning looks like it was painted on. It goes from the field up and over the letters, numerals and Kennedy's hair. Natural toning would usually be a different color on these higher elements. </p><p> </p><p>I love the seller's hype about the toning:</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Notice how he does not say that this coin has natural toning. He simply says if you like natural toning you will like this coin. </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1896-P-Morgan-NGC-MS-64-VAM-22-Dbl-Ear-Monster-Rainbow_W0QQitemZ280240480615QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Ditem280240480615%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m14.l1318" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1896-P-Morgan-NGC-MS-64-VAM-22-Dbl-Ear-Monster-Rainbow_W0QQitemZ280240480615QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Ditem280240480615%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m14.l1318" rel="nofollow"><br /></a></p><p><a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1896-P-Morgan-NGC-MS-64-VAM-22-Dbl-Ear-Monster-Rainbow_W0QQitemZ280240480615QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Ditem280240480615%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m14.l1318" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1896-P-Morgan-NGC-MS-64-VAM-22-Dbl-Ear-Monster-Rainbow_W0QQitemZ280240480615QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Ditem280240480615%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m14.l1318" rel="nofollow"><b>1896 P Morgan$ NGC MS-64 VAM-22 Dbl Ear Monster Rainbow</b></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This coin looks ridiculous. Again the colors look like they were painted on with a color going from the field and across the higher elements. The toning even goes up onto the rim as the same color. The color sequence appears to be out of order. The cobalt blue looks very unnatural. And what's with the untoned wedge? I'm guessing the coin doctor thought a sucker somewhere would like "dramatic" effect. </p><p> </p><p>Take a close look at this untoned area. It looks to me that the luster is impaired. But the coin is in an NGC holder graded MS-64. Interesting.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Hobo, post: 390928, member: 11521"]I did a little searching on eBay for "Monster" in the coins area tonight and below are two that I found. All of this is Artificial Toning. [URL="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1967-Mint-Set-with-a-true-MONSTER-RAINBOW-TONED-HALF_W0QQitemZ160254277772QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Ditem160254277772%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m14.l1318"] [B]1967 Mint Set with a true MONSTER RAINBOW TONED HALF!![/B][/URL] Notice how the toning looks like it was painted on. It goes from the field up and over the letters, numerals and Kennedy's hair. Natural toning would usually be a different color on these higher elements. I love the seller's hype about the toning: Notice how he does not say that this coin has natural toning. He simply says if you like natural toning you will like this coin. [URL="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2F1896-P-Morgan-NGC-MS-64-VAM-22-Dbl-Ear-Monster-Rainbow_W0QQitemZ280240480615QQcmdZViewItem%3Fhash%3Ditem280240480615%26_trksid%3Dp3286.m14.l1318"] [B]1896 P Morgan$ NGC MS-64 VAM-22 Dbl Ear Monster Rainbow[/B][/URL] This coin looks ridiculous. Again the colors look like they were painted on with a color going from the field and across the higher elements. The toning even goes up onto the rim as the same color. The color sequence appears to be out of order. The cobalt blue looks very unnatural. And what's with the untoned wedge? I'm guessing the coin doctor thought a sucker somewhere would like "dramatic" effect. Take a close look at this untoned area. It looks to me that the luster is impaired. But the coin is in an NGC holder graded MS-64. Interesting.[/QUOTE]
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