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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Mat, post: 2117637, member: 21445&quot;]1. Should it have been left as found in the mixed lot?</p><p>From the photo, I would have done the lemon juice too. Ive done it before.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Should it have been stored in a protected environment after lemon juice cleaning, preventing accelerated toning?</p><p>I would have done so and have, yes.</p><p><br /></p><p>I dont feel you ruined the coin but I dont think the toning is super attractive, maybe its the photo. The obverse looks better then the reverse tone wise. It looks unnatural.</p><p><br /></p><p>I like toned coins but actually prefer dark/black toned piece. Some dealers call it &quot;hoard patina. I also like &quot;circulated cameo&quot; with difference contrasts to the greys &amp; will pay a bit more for it too. Usually if it&#039;s ebay though.</p><p><br /></p><p>I cant say I am a fan of purposely accelerating toning. If I buy a coin that has had it, oh well, but if not, then I wont do it myself.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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