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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;19Lyds, post: 1978398, member: 15929&quot;]I think that it actually depends upon the coin as not every coin is a candidate for dipping in even the mildest of solutions.</p><p><br /></p><p>An AU coin should NEVER be dipped as AU implies wear or luster breaks. Dipping an AU Coin will highlight the luster breaks.</p><p><br /></p><p>A lot depends upon the alloy composition as well since a 40% Silver coin is more tolerant of dip than a 90% silver coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>I used to believe that dipping was an ok thing until I immersed a perfectly good Morgan Dollar into some dip for about a half hour. The coin was ruined and it didn&#039;t take a degree in Numismatics to recognize it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bottom line, folks that want to learn about what dipping does should just be patient and learn by viewing a LOT of coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is simply not a cut and dried observation as it takes time AND experience.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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