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<p>[QUOTE="cladking, post: 1588887, member: 68"]These coins are made in low grade (400 fine) silver and it's very common for them to darken. I agree with several others that it looks fine as is and nothing needs to be done. </p><p><br /></p><p>However, if the coin looks like the picture and I owned it I'd try washing it very lightly in a mild soap and then thumbing it. Thumbing is pushing body oil into the coin using you thumb. I'd wipe it lightly with a soft cloth afterward. There is a danger that the coin would start toning again and this time the toning might not be attractive but it should look a little better afterward. </p><p><br /></p><p>It really is a fairly attractive coin for the type and grade.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cladking, post: 1588887, member: 68"]These coins are made in low grade (400 fine) silver and it's very common for them to darken. I agree with several others that it looks fine as is and nothing needs to be done. However, if the coin looks like the picture and I owned it I'd try washing it very lightly in a mild soap and then thumbing it. Thumbing is pushing body oil into the coin using you thumb. I'd wipe it lightly with a soft cloth afterward. There is a danger that the coin would start toning again and this time the toning might not be attractive but it should look a little better afterward. It really is a fairly attractive coin for the type and grade.[/QUOTE]
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