Post a coin you believe to have original surfaces...

[lkenefic]

With all the recent [and past] hullabaloo over variously colored coins, post one you believe to have original surfaces. Here's the Trade Dollar in my 7070 type set.

 

 

[michael]

Poster: lkenefic

Subject: Re: Post a coin you KNOW to have original surfaces...

[MikeInFL]

[bajablu]

[leeg]

[MunkyMan95]

[James_OldeTowne]

The most original 18th century silver coin I've ever owned:

 

[WinstonWare]

 

Cheater!

 

 

I could go on and on...

[BillJones]

Here a few ...

 

 

 

 

[123cents]

[MBA101]

Just a few:

 

 

[saen78]

[BOILER78]

I have reason to believe this Capped bust half has original surfaces even though it is attractively tarnished IMO.

 

[ziggy29]

[BillJones]

I have reason to believe this Capped bust half has original surfaces even though it is attractively tarnished IMO.

 

 

Here is a similar looking coin from the same era.

 

[MBA101]

More possibilities:

 

[lkenefic]

wow... nice pieces everyone! It seems that we've established something of a trend. Most all of the coins that people posted images of are of silver and there is a distinct "look" that silver gets after about 150 years...darker surfaces with hidden luster in the devices. I note that, with the exception of Mike's USMC commem, there were no "blast white" 150 year old silver pieces. MBA101's 1813 CBH is the "look" that I am looking for when I'm shopping around for older silver. [Note: I'm not disparaging anyone else's coins...I just singled out that particular piece].

 

Interestingly, only one copper piece was posted. Is this a function of the comfort level collectors possess in their knowledge of what constitutes a "coin with original surfaces" or are we [as a whole] more comfortable with silver? I'll try to image some copper pieces this evening but the oldest MS copper piece I possess is barely 100 years old... I'm sure there are board members that can help out here...

 

Leo

[lkenefic]

I didn't see Bill's toned silver when I was responding above... nonetheless, these pieces have SOME color and there's nothing to suggest past cleanings, dippings, etc...L

[realone]

Regarding Boll Jones' 1832 10C, I happen to love the look and the coin. But for learning purposes, when the center (assuming the photo properly depicts the actual look of the coin) of the coin is white would then this be an example of a slightly and ever so carefully dipped bust dime that naturally toned around the rim over time?

[rrantique]

Here are a few. (thumbs u

 

 

[IGWT]

I agree with some (at least they're close enough) and disagree with others. Here's a coin that I'm reasonably sure hasn't been altered in any way to make it more attractive or otherwise more collectible. But, of course, certainty is elusive.

 

[jackson64]

This is my oldest coin with UNDIPPED original surfaces that is still blast white...a 46-S, someone had to post one ...I do have a few original Morgans that are close

 

MBA.... from a half dollar collector--that 1810 CBH is stunning

[Tradedollarnut]

These are the only two coins I have that I know for a fact are 100% pristine and untouched original surfaces - because of the history of the coins:

 

 

[MBA101]

 

MBA.... from a half dollar collector--that 1810 CBH is stunning

 

The Coin Thanks You, since I can only take credit for the snag. It is clearly a favorite of mine, especially when it comes to showing what happens to a coin that tones heavily.

[James_OldeTowne]

wow... nice pieces everyone! It seems that we've established something of a trend. Most all of the coins that people posted images of are of silver and there is a distinct "look" that silver gets after about 150 years...darker surfaces with hidden luster in the devices. I note that, with the exception of Mike's USMC commem, there were no "blast white" 150 year old silver pieces. MBA101's 1813 CBH is the "look" that I am looking for when I'm shopping around for older silver. [Note: I'm not disparaging anyone else's coins...I just singled out that particular piece].

 

Interestingly, only one copper piece was posted.

Did someone say "copper"? Low grade coppers often do have original surfaces - an advantage to collecting the "affordable" stuff....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Tradedollarnut]

oh! copper! I've been told by the experts that this piece has never been brushed or soaked or whatever those guys do to improve old copper

 

[MBA101]

That TDN is an amazing coin!

[TomB]

Instead of going to a circulated coin as so many folks have chosen, I decided to show a US Mint Set toned coin-

[jackson64]

wow tdn, where've you been hiding that..what a beauty !!!

[Tradedollarnut]

My safe deposit box.

 

The pic does not do the coin justice.