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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 174095, member: 112&quot;]If the coin is MS and shows no wear, and it has been dipped properly - you&#039;d never be able to tell at all except by just plain reasoning. By that I mean that a coin of any age should have at least some sign of toning. But if the MS coin was over-dipped, then it will appear dull and lifeless and have little or no luster, it will appear a flat grey color.</p><p><br /></p><p>A circulated coin may have little luster due to wear. But if it is worn that much then there should be some signs in the protected areas and small tiny recesses of dirt or grime. At the very least those recesses should be darker due to toning. But if the coin was dipped, then it will appear to be clean and of a very even color over the entire surface of the coin, with maybe only a small spot or two of dirt or grime left in the recesses. </p><p><br /></p><p>And the amount of wear on the coin can be a give-away as well. For example, if the coin has XF details or better but there is no luster to be found and there is no dirt, no grime, no toning even in the tiniest recess - then you can bet the coin was dipped.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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