Is this toning on this dime fake 1882

Could someone let me know if this coin is worth 100.00 and if the toning is fake.

Thanks

 

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I think so. I've seen naturally toned Barber dimes with virtually the same colors. The $100 price is a little high though...

Ben

 

Thanks, I thought it wast too high also, was for sale on ebay.

 

scotty:
Sorry to disagree with Ben,but it looks good to me, and the piece trends for $100 in Au-50, $150 in AU-55, $200 in MS-60.
The piece looks like it may unc, and seems like a fair price.
Please PM the lot # to me & I'll look closer.

 

Aarrgghh, my answer was on the ambiguant side. I think the toning is natural

Ben

 

I think the toning probably looks original, but are there spots of wear on Liberty's breasts....the picture looks like that to me.

I would then say its a nice looking AU piece.

 

Question on the toning: How would you tell if you had the coin in hand if it was artificial? Does natural toning enhance or detract from the cartwheel effect of mint luster? Just trying to get a handle on some of this.

Thanks