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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mrbrklyn, post: 941497, member: 4381&quot;]Hey Jim.</p><p><br /></p><p>This definition of coins in pristine condition is not the definition of Mint State.&nbsp; It comes a s a shock to beginners that Morgans with BAG MARKS, are mint state, but they are.&nbsp; Mint state is more accurately called Uncirculated, or coins which have never been circulated.&nbsp; Circulation wears a coin in a specific fashion because of wear from use.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for toning, I don&#039;t have to teach you any of the chemistry, or laws of entropy.&nbsp; It is possible though that toning can actually protect a coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ruben[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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