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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 2302833, member: 26302&quot;]Looks too worn for that toning to be real to me. Such toning can only occur on undisturbed surfaces, and this one is definitely worn. Always remember toning occurs on the microscopic layer of luster created when it was struck. Circulation and wear quickly destroys this layer. I have never seen beautifully toned coins that were well worn. Worn coins can be &quot;beautifully toned&quot; by artificial means or chemical cleaning residue though.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just my opinion. The one thing that would change it would be if this medal was struck by very worn dies, and there is in fact luster over the surfaces. Hard to tell from photographs and not knowing the coin issue well.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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