I can't remember how I acquired this piece of bullion. All I know is that I photographed it once and then kept it in its plastic holder in a drawer for about a year. This year I've been very busy and away from numismatics, therefore I didn't open the drawer for this year period. I open the drawer today and see that the round has toned slightly toward the bottom of the round where a slit in the plastic can be found. Somewhat of a common phenomena, yes, but certainly the first time anything like this has happened to me personally. None of my other rounds toned in this drawer, however they're all in air-tights. Oh well. For what it's worth this particular closet is probably the hottest area in my house, so heat could've played a factor. Just thought I'd share. Old Photos: How I found the piece: New Photos:
For some odd reason, I really like that round. Could it be the design? Yes. Love the presentation of the thumbnail toning. ~Cannyn
Looks to have been cleaned at some point. In my experience, cleaned coins (rounds or whatever) tend to tone faster.
I'd disagree with that Thad. The coins that I have always found toned the fastest are those with the best luster. And a harsh cleaning destroys luster. That is also why circulated coins tone much more slowly than MS coins do - when they are both exposed to the same conditions. Also, the silver content undoubtedly played a part as pure silver (which .999 silver is for all practical purposes) tones noticeably faster than .900 silver. And Travis, get your coins out of that closet ! You know better !
They aren't typically in my office closet, but since my involvement in numismatics was small I guess I just kind of put the things in there and didn't think to take them out.
