1911 Barber Dime - Toning or environmental damage?

I'm currently watching this Barber dime on Great Collections, and I really do like it. I could snag a $110 bid on it, possibly, and as a dealer that would be a coin to make some nice money on. It's PCGS MS64 with CAC.

Do you guys think that the coin is toned or environmentally damaged?

 

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That started as toning. Unchecked toning leads to corrosion. In time that coin will look like charcoal, permanently damaged. Pass.

 

Toning but not attractive. And an unusually poor photo for GC these days.

 

The image pasted is not the same quality as on their website here https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1725554/1911-Barber-Dime-PCGS-MS-64-CAC-Green.
Sold for $208 with buyers fee. That thick black toning is borderline ED to me and the speckled black elsewhere is ugly. Seven bidders liked it I guess.

 

Some refer to that as “terminal toning,” but you get the idea, it’s end-stage.

 

I definitely agree with all of you on this one. This time I didn't end up with that dime, but I chose a MS-67 RD 1945-S cent (was $54, Greysheet is 80, CPG probably 100 or so), so I had a nice outing.

You never know what deals you'll get!

 

It’s just toning but it will turn black.

 

I'm old-fashioned but I really like it. Guess you missed out. The toning can stay the same or increase. Depends on future environmental conditions. I've a degree in chemistry and am aware of toning conditions.

Can't tell the exact grade from the photo but I guess some thought it decent.
Oh just saw it was in a 64 holder. I don't like it that much. Prefer a 63 with the toning. Also 1911 is a common date.

 

Does anyone know whether acetone will arrest this? Maybe periodic applications, yearly/bi-yearly? Keep it in an inert Mylar® flip, do your smoking outdoors?

 

No, acetone is for organic and will not arrest toning.

 

Thanks. I'm still thinking, though, cleaning off superficial contaminants, that's going to arrest something, right? I'm just talking about arresting the progression of toning, not removing it.

 

Acetone, no as there’s nothing to remove off the coins surface. But a dipping may help.