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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1618350, member: 26302"]By the way, I am glad you posted this coin sir. This is a terrific warning to those who love toning. The corrosion on this coin is simply toning gone bad. Toning literally is oxidation, and corrosion is the final state of it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please everyone, check your coins, and if any are toning try to stop it. Not only is your toning changing the coin permanently, worst case it can lead to this. I have seen coins like this often, what it was is that that little bit of the coin was outside of the holder, be it a manila envelope or flip. That little bit of the coin got corroded because the collector was too lazy to check on his coins and ensure they were being stored properly.</p><p><br /></p><p>I feel bad for Victoria because of that, but happy she has a proud new owner who loves her. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1618350, member: 26302"]By the way, I am glad you posted this coin sir. This is a terrific warning to those who love toning. The corrosion on this coin is simply toning gone bad. Toning literally is oxidation, and corrosion is the final state of it. Please everyone, check your coins, and if any are toning try to stop it. Not only is your toning changing the coin permanently, worst case it can lead to this. I have seen coins like this often, what it was is that that little bit of the coin was outside of the holder, be it a manila envelope or flip. That little bit of the coin got corroded because the collector was too lazy to check on his coins and ensure they were being stored properly. I feel bad for Victoria because of that, but happy she has a proud new owner who loves her. :)[/QUOTE]
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