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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Hobo, post: 311049, member: 11521&quot;]I understand. But it is natural for coins to tone when exposed to oxygen. Toning is oxidation, similar to rust on steel. The presence of some substances (e.g., sulpher) or certain conditions (e.g., heat or humidity) may accelerate toning. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is next to impossible to find an untoned coin from before 1850 or so. Those that are not toned have more than likely been dipped. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Given the choice I don&#039;t like heavily toned coins myself. I would prefer a nice, shiny, untoned coin. But I would choose a toned coin over a dipped coin. That original surface is more desirable to me than an altered surface.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Coins with the wild toning (monster toning) don&#039;t do much for me. Some look like a kindergarten art project. However, a <u>natural</u>, pleasingly-toned coin might just catch my eye.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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