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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;desertgem, post: 1176089, member: 15199&quot;]Probably it was felt that something was done to the coin that altered the surface and then was &quot;artificially toned&quot; to cover it up. Some toning is artificial because something colored is added to the surface of the coin, ( not chemically bound to the surface), such as a thin lacquer or glue that has been colored. These substances could be detected if sniffed, but also could be detected by experienced grader&#039;s eyes.IMO.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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