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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2645673, member: 24314&quot;]crypto79, posted: <a href="https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/898050/originality-toning" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/898050/originality-toning" rel="nofollow">https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/898050/originality-toning</a> Here is an old thread I wrote on PCGS that might help with originality.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #b300b3">Thanks, cannot wait to read it! </span></p><p><br /></p><p>You should look for;</p><p>Skin and toning are two different things. </p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #b300b3">Very well said.&nbsp; It&#039;s an important distinction and I shall steal it. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; </span></p><p><br /></p><p>Layers of ages on consistent planes</p><p>Typically the worn areas will be different than protected. <b>On unmolested the protected areas will be lighter.</b> On lightened examples the protected areas will hold their color longer.</p><p>Wiping will exspose silver in the open areas and leave grime by the rim.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #b300b3">I need some clarification on this please.&nbsp; The layer concept is important as wear changes color of the surface.&nbsp; The 1813 Half dollar in the post above provides an excellent example.&nbsp; What I always thought is shown on the half: <span style="color: #660066">On unmolested coins, the protected areas will be <b>darker</b>.</span></span>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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