It would be interesting to have some controls, possibly one set on a plastic stand and one on glass. I expect the close proximity to the wood had a great deal to do with the effect.
I can say, that a couple years ago I put a Morgan in my safe on top of a piece of aromatic Cedar. In that time I had it inside a ziplock bag and outside a ziplock bag but always in contact with each other. I was wondering if the acids in the cedar would add to the coloring. There was no change to the Morgan, at all. I have since had a couple of minor Morgans on the shelf all summer and there was no discernable toning. Maybe it's the something about the silver in the Eagles. Thanks for watching.
@@beav1962 Fascinating. It could also be that the small amount of additional heat caused some outgassing of the wood. But I suppose if that were so you would have at least seen SOME effect on the ones in the safe.
Lots of fun ways to artificially tone coins. Definitely fun to experiment with as long as it's not with valuable coins ofcourse. I sped up the toning of some Brown Ike Proofs still in the original government plastic case by placing them in an extremely humid environment. They began to turn a beautiful turqoise within months. Also using smoke such as incense in an enclosed area can give coins with high relief a beautiful golden tone. They don't have to be high relief but they seem to really turn out better. Coins such as Cinco Pesos from 1947-1948. Cool vid.
Thanks, I need to make a fresh shelf. As much as I think the sun helps, the cedar is part of it also. Fresh red aromatic cedar, I believe, might somewhat quicken the results.
I like toning on some of my older gold coins & I've seen some fantastic blue and purple tones on silver eagles. Don't like spots or tones on modern silvers.
About 6 months or so. I have had others in the sun recently and they haven't toned. I expected that the cedar tray I had them on could be helping with the acidity maybe. I may need to get some fresh cedar to put them on also.
*Yo Genius...It's not the Sun toning your silver. It's the sulfur in the wood being cooked out by the Sun that's toning the silver. The same process takes place in a wooden box in the dark warm place. In fact, it's faster than this because the sulfurized atmosphere is contained by the box*
@@beav1962 *Don't go all passive aggressive because you're a dumbass. Save that chit for your boyfriend. Don't expect me to apologize for your stupidity. Especially when you're making "how to" videos on the process*
It would be interesting to have some controls, possibly one set on a plastic stand and one on glass. I expect the close proximity to the wood had a great deal to do with the effect.
I can say, that a couple years ago I put a Morgan in my safe on top of a piece of aromatic Cedar. In that time I had it inside a ziplock bag and outside a ziplock bag but always in contact with each other. I was wondering if the acids in the cedar would add to the coloring. There was no change to the Morgan, at all. I have since had a couple of minor Morgans on the shelf all summer and there was no discernable toning. Maybe it's the something about the silver in the Eagles. Thanks for watching.
@@beav1962 Fascinating. It could also be that the small amount of additional heat caused some outgassing of the wood. But I suppose if that were so you would have at least seen SOME effect on the ones in the safe.
Lots of fun ways to artificially tone coins. Definitely fun to experiment with as long as it's not with valuable coins ofcourse. I sped up the toning of some Brown Ike Proofs still in the original government plastic case by placing them in an extremely humid environment. They began to turn a beautiful turqoise within months. Also using smoke such as incense in an enclosed area can give coins with high relief a beautiful golden tone. They don't have to be high relief but they seem to really turn out better. Coins such as Cinco Pesos from 1947-1948. Cool vid.
I would think that sun, or humidity would still be considered natural. No substance was put on them to change the color.
Interesting experiment 🤠👍liked and subbed
Thanks, I need to make a fresh shelf. As much as I think the sun helps, the cedar is part of it also. Fresh red aromatic cedar, I believe, might somewhat quicken the results.
full moon toning now?!
Dude awesome toning I’m jealous!!! Haha
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I would clean it with soap and water and put a thin coat of clear boot conditioner on it first. Maybe bake it at 450 for an hour first to.
The Cedar has a chemical effect on the silver and the air in the house, anything you cook, spray. possibility more of an effect than the UV rays
I like toning on some of my older gold coins & I've seen some fantastic blue and purple tones on silver eagles. Don't like spots or tones on modern silvers.
Maybe a 90% dime or nickel try that too
Really cool should keep one or two still up and do a update every year or so
Thanks for the experiment
How long did you keep them out on the sun?
About 6 months or so. I have had others in the sun recently and they haven't toned. I expected that the cedar tray I had them on could be helping with the acidity maybe. I may need to get some fresh cedar to put them on also.
*Yo Genius...It's not the Sun toning your silver. It's the sulfur in the wood being cooked out by the Sun that's toning the silver. The same process takes place in a wooden box in the dark warm place. In fact, it's faster than this because the sulfurized atmosphere is contained by the box*
Thanks for the kind response. Is that the way you speak to anyone who you know more than?
@@beav1962 *Don't go all passive aggressive because you're a dumbass. Save that chit for your boyfriend. Don't expect me to apologize for your stupidity. Especially when you're making "how to" videos on the process*
do I see milk spots on the Eagle?
Not sure this had any previously. I will have to give another look. Thanks for watching.
I love this idea. I am getting into Liver of Sulfur. Great experiment.