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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Treashunt, post: 170541, member: 6763&quot;]There are some methods to attempt to decide if a coin is dipped, I usually try to:</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; 1) Compare the color to a coin that you have that is natural (that you know is natural). The dipped coin will be artificially white -- that is, too bright and white.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; 2) Look for slight lines in the patina, or surface. This is a sign that the coin has had a wipe after cleaning, in order to remove the residue. If done properly the coin will be thoroughly rinsed and v-e-r-y carefully dried, not air dried, which can leave spots.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; 3) Ask a dealer, who you trust to show you a dipped coin, and then consider buying it, to compare to others.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; 4) Buy some dip, and experiment with cheap, junk coins.&nbsp; A little practice, and you may begin to be able to tell.</p><p>&nbsp; Cleaned conis may sometimes be easy to spot, they look too bright, seem artificial, etc. However, remember, that not all dipping is bad. Sometimes ugly toning can be removed and the result will be attractive.</p><p>&nbsp; Good Luck</p><p>Frank[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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