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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 3597389, member: 19463&quot;]I agree with TIF and believe more has been done to more coins than we realize.&nbsp; The problem comes when the coloring hides what else was done (tooling).&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The link on JAX is fascinating.&nbsp; More than once it points out that the product varies from coin to coin and may involve going too far and require using a Dremel brass brush to start over.&nbsp; I have more problems with using a Dremel tool on a coin than using a chemical darkener. </p><p><br /></p><p>There was a day when all men had a pocketful of change as part of their financial security.&nbsp; I have known more than one guy with ancient coins mixed in with their pocket change and admit that some did improve from the time spent there.&nbsp; Is it natural circulation if that circulation time includes a 2000 year break?&nbsp; I suspect we are headed to a time when coins will join paintings and sculpture where restoration is accepted and expected as long as it is done well.&nbsp; Those of us who have a problem with this will be passing away losing our say in the matter.&nbsp; I do know that a couple coins I have owned for over 50 years are darker now than they were when I got them.&nbsp; They have cycled through various trays/holders/flips/envelopes not to mention filthy fingers. Natural?&nbsp; I say yes.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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