Would this be considered original toning? 0

[EleMint Man]

Found this beauty recently and most people like it, some very much so. I almost had second thoughts after one person said "Looks like it's been hit by a blow torch". He also said "I don't get this toning thing some collectors have". After explaining to him why I like nicely toned coins he replied "I guess I'm just a purist" which I took for preferring "White" non toned coins..This conversation made me examine the reasons why I and others like toned coins and are willing to pay a premium for them. I came to the conclusion I simply like them, am happy with this one and will continue to get more! 

 

 

Edited September 9, 2019 by EleMint Man

[MarkFeld]

It looks it to me and obviously, it did to NGC and CAC. If you show a toned coin to enough people, someone will probably question it. And if you show a color-free one to enough people, someone will probably question it, too.😉

[LINCOLNMAN]

Everyone does not like a Picasso, Chagall, Monet, Renoir.... need I go on? I really like the more subtle toning of your coin and it's just plain pretty to me. I also like white coins if they are of an age and type that makes it reasonable for them to have remained untoned. To each his own. Pretty dull hobby otherwise. 

[Davids5104]

Others know toning better than me, but I think that "type" of toning may be due to the tabs and folds created by rolls.  So, my opinion is, it was likely from a roll and one of the two coins at the end of the roll.  

[numisport]

Great acquisition and looks original to me. Why not MS 66 ?

[Jade Collection]

has a nice look to it!

[Walkerfan]

Looks original to me.  

Nice, subtle example but I wouldn't pay a huge premium for it.

Edited September 8, 2019 by Walkerfan

[EleMint Man]

4 hours ago, numisport said:

Great acquisition and looks original to me. Why not MS 66 ?

I've examined the coin thoroughly with a quality glass 4x magnifier and determined the obverse with it's clean cheek and  distinct hairline is MS65+. Some very light chatter on the left field hold it back from a 66 imo. The reverse is clean with no hits and a solid strike. It doesn't have the "Pop" a 66 has, especially in the wreath. Overall, a good candidate for a MS 65+ and I would not send it in for a regrade unless I was sure of a MS 67 designation! 

[EleMint Man]

4 hours ago, Walkerfan said:

Looks original to me.  

Nice, subtle example but I wouldn't pay a huge premium for it.

The CAC bean adds exactly 20% to the value according to CDN. I paid about 28% over FMV retail as a BIN on ebay and bought it within minutes of seeing it. I would not have  hesitated to pay more. Had the coin be up for auction, I bet it would have sold for a considerably  higher amount!

Edited September 8, 2019 by EleMint Man

[Just Bob]

I like the toning, and, yes, it would be considered original. (and obviously has been.)

[Walkerfan]

4 hours ago, EleMint Man said:

The CAC bean adds exactly 20% to the value according to CDN. I paid about 28% over FMV retail as a BIN on ebay and bought it within minutes of seeing it. I would not have  hesitated to pay more. Had the coin be up for auction, I bet it would have sold for a considerably  higher amount!

Sounds reasonable. 

Edited September 9, 2019 by Walkerfan

[BLive1972]

Nice Morgan.  Love the pastels 👍

[bsshog40]

I'm a little late to the party but I like that color. Looks like nice NT to me. 

[EleMint Man]

The reverse is pleasantly toned with  a mini rainbow. No dark areas in hand as there are in this photo.