1987 American Silver Eagles 0

[LDH Coins & Memorabilia]

How does "rainbow" toning affect value of coin ? Price is very, very reasonable therefore I was wondering if it is because of the toning ? 

[Lem E]

On this particular coin, toning will most likely decrease the value. 

[LDH Coins & Memorabilia]

Thanx but it is graded - how close to grading price is it with toning ?

[Lem E]

Generally its 70 or bust with ASEs. The price drop for a 69 is substantial for just about any year. What is the grade?

[bsshog40]

There are quite a few collectors out there that will pay good money for toned silver eagles. It mostly depends on the type of colors that they tone. Silver eagles are known for some wild toning. Here's one of mine for example. 

 

 

[Lem E]

 

7 minutes ago, bsshog40 said:

There are quite a few collectors out there that will pay good money for toned silver eagles. It mostly depends on the type of colors that they tone. Silver eagles are known for some wild toning. Here's one of mine for example. 

 

 

I agree. With toned coins its all about eye appeal and finding the right buyer. That is a beautiful ASE. 

[LDH Coins & Memorabilia]

7 minutes ago, Lem E said:

Generally its 70 or bust with ASEs. The price drop for a 69 is substantial for just about any year. What is the grade?

Its a MS 70 by Anacs

[Lem E]

Don’t get me wrong, I am in no way trying to tell you to buy or not buy the coin. If you like the coin and think it is a good value, then go for it. I myself have paid a premium for a toned coin. My point was that a clean untoned ASE is generally worth more than a toned one. But, there are plenty of people who like toned coins over clean ones. Im sure plenty of people could go back and forth on this subject.

[LDH Coins & Memorabilia]

7 minutes ago, Lem E said:

Don’t get me wrong, I am in no way trying to tell you to buy or not buy the coin. If you like the coin and think it is a good value, then go for it. I myself have paid a premium for a toned coin. My point was that a clean untoned ASE is generally worth more than a toned one. But, there are plenty of people who like toned coins over clean ones. Im sure plenty of people could go back and forth on this subject.

Thanx for neutral input

[Lem E]

32 minutes ago, ldhall said:

Its a MS 70 by Anacs

I would also say that the ANACS slab is another reason for the discounted price, as they are generally cheaper than NGC or PCGS slabbed coins.

[JT2]

Toning is in the eye of the beholder....What looks beautiful to one collector may turn another off.  I have paid great premiums for some beautifuly toned coins and other i have walked from just because it was ugly.