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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1978213, member: 26302&quot;]Dipping is weird. I don&#039;t know the exact science going on, but it seems the most reactive silver is on the surface. So, freshly struck silver tones easiest. The more you dip, it seems the more the surfaces are not as reactive to toning. They can tone, and of course be forced to tone, but not the same way really. This is what most people miss when discussing toned coins, its the pristine, original surfaces that are also on these coins. Look at TomB&#039;s avatar. That is a gorgeous coin, not just because of the colors but because how the luster just drips off that coin. </p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway, they can tone immediately after dipping if improperly cared for. It just won&#039;t tone quite the same way as it did with original surfaces. I am sure it has to do with heat and liquid metal flow from the time of striking, but am not an expert in this area.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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