Tab toning

tab toning Term to describe the toning often seen on commemorative coins which were sold in cardboard holders with a round tab. Coins toned in these holders have a circle in the center and are said to have tab toning.

tab toning
Refers to commemorative coins stored in round-tabbed cardboard holders, which resulted in toned coins with a round center.
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Tab Toning
The pattern of toning on silver commemoratives imparted by their original holder of issue. The area of the coin covered by the holder tones lightly or remains untoned, while the exposed area is darker.

A variant is so-called Tab Toning, applied exclusively to commemorative silver.

A variant term is so-called tab toning, applied exclusively to commemorative silver. Many 1930s commemoratives were sent to their original buyers in small cardboard holders. The coins were kept in place by a paper or cardboard band or tab.

coins stored in Wayte Raymond-type cardboard holders which contained sulfur and other reactive chemicals. Sometimes vibrant, spectacular reds, greens, blues, yellows, and other colors are seen on coins stored in these holders. See Also: Tab Toning ...

See also: Grade, Silver, Marks, Holder, Dollar