Grumble Grumble Cleaned Coin

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by WriterIN, Jun 8, 2012.

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  1. jloring

    jloring Senior Citizen

    I've seen that toning pattern before... sorta makes you wonder.
     
    jloring, Jun 9, 2012
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  3. WriterIN

    WriterIN New Member

    Perhaps a dumb question...are 'toning' and 'patina' the same thing?

    I always thought that toning refers to color changes IN the metal and patina refers to material deposited ON the metal, such as dirt or tarnish.
     
    WriterIN, Jun 10, 2012
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  4. buddy16cat

    buddy16cat Well-Known Member

    That Morgan reminds me of this:
    newquarter.jpg
     
    buddy16cat, Jun 10, 2012
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Toning and tarnish are EXACTLY the same thing, and both are "in" the metal not on it.

    Patina ? Well, that depends on who you ask, and I suppose to some degree it also depends on the particular coin you are talking about. Different people have different definitions that they use for words. But if you look patina up in the dictionary it can be defined as toning, (in the metal), or it can be defined as an incrustation, (on the metal). Either one is perfectly correct.
     
    GDJMSP, Jun 10, 2012
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  6. rodeoclown

    rodeoclown Dodging Bulls

    So, it is a good specimen for the rock tumbler since I agree with you, it's damaged forever. Might as well have some fun with it! ;)
     
    rodeoclown, Jun 10, 2012
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  7. rodeoclown

    rodeoclown Dodging Bulls

    This is what you use these types of coins for after they've been damaged, they make great pieces for watches. :thumb:

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    rodeoclown, Jun 10, 2012
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  8. cdc

    cdc Member

    I hear you jloring LOL!!
    Just trying to keep him from taking a hit. 'Cause that hit man really works overtime when it comes to coins.
     
    cdc, Jun 12, 2012
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