Why are toned coins so popular?

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Thank you, Ron.

 

thank you

 

No problem with debate on toned coins on the toned coins thread. But name calling and getting way off into conversations bashing TPGs and retailers only kills the thread and adds nothing to the discussion.

The New Thread is TONED COINS ONLY

 

Was that Ellington Lincoln toned?

 

It would be easier if you included a link to the new thread.

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I really wanted to, but sometimes it's just not easy to do on an iPhone. Thanks for supplying that!

 

I don't even bother with the link function provided by Cointalk, I just use the HTML tag

 

How 'bout them toners, huh?

Will the taste pendulum swing back, and what'll do it? Even more, now that color affects grades, what happens if and when tastes change?

Is it time to overtly date slabs?

 

I imagine moderating this forum is a bit like herding cats ...



One of the best cat herding video's ever ... (GDJMSP, you are even wearing a hat like these guys, admit it, you are a cat herder from way back)

 

Toning makes my heart beat faster with excitement!

 

What's not to like?

 

IMHO this is "fall over in your chair" pretty ...

 

Long ago, the first time toning was considered something "special," coin grading was a complete mess. Today, with TPGS it is more regulated and consistant. IMO, we'll never go back to the days of "Blast White."

The only thing that may change is how certain colors, like "blue" copper, are treated.

 

Amen! Blue copper coins need another suffix other than RB or BR. We gotz ta haz some BL.

 

These are three great answers for the original question. They are of classic design enhanced with gorgeous color. When you move the coin in your vision the colors will shimmer and flash, accentuating the contours of the sculpture.

I know I just posted this in another thread, but here the toning is a subtle overlay of tan, gold, and purple with a rainbow of colors along the reverse rim. I would not trade that for full copper red.

 

Whereas I, on the other hand, am a nerf herder.

"Why, you stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder!"
"Who's scruffy-looking?"
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