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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 19684, member: 112&quot;]Many collectors believe that it takes a long time for natural toning to occur. Often, this is true. So when they see a recent date coin that is toned they assume it must be artificial toning. But if the conditions are just right - natural toning can occur very quickly - sometimes in a month or less.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now many will say that if toning occured that quickly - then somebody helped it along. Often this is true, but this is not always the case. Many times an inexperienced collector will improperly store his coins not realizing at all what may happen. And when they next view them - they are greatly disappointed to find that they have toned. For not all collectors like toned coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Distinguishing natural toning from artificial is one of the most difficult things there is to do in numismatics. And there is no definitive or scientific method for doing so. It is always a matter of opinion based on experience.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just something to keep in mind.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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