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<p>[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 3309656, member: 19165"]The problem is, that "rim tone" is already the result of a "quick dip" that wasn't properly rinsed. I wouldn't exactly call it "ugly," even if it isn't the most attractive. I'd call it neutral toning myself, and although some would prefer this over blast white, some would prefer blast white over this. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you dipped this (and properly rinsed and stabilized the coin), you'd be left with a blast white coin with no character. Some people like this. Some people prefer a coin with some patina, as the coin you show. If you dipped it, I don't think there would be damage in the toned areas yet. But, you'd lose any character the coin had regained after having been dipped in the past. </p><p><br /></p><p>I assume that if you're concerned about dipping it, you're probably concerned about selling it. The fact that you are asking what others prefer means that you aren't as concerned about what you prefer. If you have customers, why not ask them what they prefer? </p><p><br /></p><p>Too many dippings leave a coin lacking luster, looking stripped and worn out. I wouldn't dip it myself, but that's up to you. This is an incredibly common coin, so it could go either way.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 3309656, member: 19165"]The problem is, that "rim tone" is already the result of a "quick dip" that wasn't properly rinsed. I wouldn't exactly call it "ugly," even if it isn't the most attractive. I'd call it neutral toning myself, and although some would prefer this over blast white, some would prefer blast white over this. If you dipped this (and properly rinsed and stabilized the coin), you'd be left with a blast white coin with no character. Some people like this. Some people prefer a coin with some patina, as the coin you show. If you dipped it, I don't think there would be damage in the toned areas yet. But, you'd lose any character the coin had regained after having been dipped in the past. I assume that if you're concerned about dipping it, you're probably concerned about selling it. The fact that you are asking what others prefer means that you aren't as concerned about what you prefer. If you have customers, why not ask them what they prefer? Too many dippings leave a coin lacking luster, looking stripped and worn out. I wouldn't dip it myself, but that's up to you. This is an incredibly common coin, so it could go either way.[/QUOTE]
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