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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;WingedLiberty, post: 1271963, member: 26030&quot;]This made me laugh. I can see where you are coming from, however with coins, I think it&#039;s purely a premium paid for beauty (eye appeal).&nbsp; In any case, there are a lot of collectors that HATE toned coins and only buy or collect shiny white silver or original red copper or typically toned brown copper.&nbsp; I think since there are so many more coins that fall in that latter category, the prices for them are lower.</p><p><br /></p><p>With &quot;naturally&quot; toned coins showing really pretty color or toning patterns (like those above) the populations are much smaller and people tend to get into bidding wars to acquire the few specimens of them.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you relate this to art, if there is some oxidizing or aging process that makes old metalic art (sculptures) more beautiful (like a green patina on copper), I am sure there would some that would pay more for that gracefully aged piece than a brand new shiny copper sculpture.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;Even with cars, there are purists that will pay more for an original old car, original fabric, original paint, etc (one that hasnt had modern replacement parts put on it or a modern paint job). </p><p><br /></p><p>JMHO[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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