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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 4102685, member: 112&quot;]OK, but I&#039;m still curious, why ? What is it about that type of toning that makes you think AT ?</p><p><br /></p><p>I mean if ya know how toning works ya know it&#039;s progressive, meaning it starts out at the lighter colored end of the spectrum and gradually darkens as it progresses. And it usually starts at the outer edges of the coin, not always, but it usually does. And typically the color pattern will repeat, although sometimes certain colors are skipped in the progression pattern. And that&#039;s exactly what we see on this coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>On both obv and rev the toning at the outer edges has reached or nearly reached the terminal stage since it&#039;s that toning that&#039;s been there the longest, flowing through lighter colors as you move towards the center of the coin. And the same thing typically happens on Proofs and business strikes alike though the &quot;look&quot; will be different because of the differences in types of luster.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now of course these toning patterns can vary because of the differences in the various storage methods. If a coin is surrounded by cardboard at the outer edges, one of the most common methods, then the toning usually starts at the edges. It also starts at the edges when hard plastic holders and/or coin tube are used. If a coin is placed in an envelope or wrapped in tissue paper that toning can start anywhere. Same thing when a flip is used.</p><p><br /></p><p>In other words, everything about the toning on this coin screams completely normal. And that&#039;s the reason for my questions.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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