We've all seen "textile" pattern toning on Morgans - BIG FAT HAIRY DEAL! But...

[James_OldeTowne]

... when was the last time you saw textile toning on a bust half ?

 

 

Sadly , I recently became the ex-owner of this lovely coin, but I'm delighted to say that it is going to a consummate coin collector, and will have a happy home with him .

 

Your comments welcome!

 

James

[XpipedreamR]

Is the textile around her chest and the date? That's pretty cool.

[HaydenTubbs]

Sure is some funny looking textile

 

 

nice coin

[TomB]

To be honest, I do not believe that that is textile toning since all I can see are fairly evident lines that go in one direction only, without making any weave pattern at 90 degrees. If I had to guess, I think it more likely that those are the remnants of a palm print.

[MikeInFL]

I agree with you Tom, my first thought was handprint too...Mike

[Stanley]

IMHO the lines are to straight to be a hand print.

Nice looking half

 

Edited to add: I’m not as experienced as most of you on this however I have seen one fingerprinted early dollar. The print was gray and obviously imbedded in the coins surface. This half in my opinion seems to have the patina floating on the surface. And while I do not see the bisecting lines ( waffle effect) usually accompanied by the textile print I can’t say that I think it to be a palm or finger print. I hope we can figure this out.

[cpm9ball]

James, I would have to say that it dispels any notion about money burning a hole in one's pocket.

 

Chris