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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 2019026, member: 26302&quot;]Nice post sir. I agree with your take on the situation. The real key is knowledge and thorough inspection. You are 100% correct AT is a common way, (too common), to hide problems. It was the main reason why toned coins used to bring a discount, not a premium, since its so much more work to ensure the coin is problem free if its toned.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You are extremely lucky the second coin came out well. I would have given it a 20% chance of not being corroded. I have dipped lots of black coins, and unfortunately most did not come out as well as yours. Black is the terminal state of toning, after that its straight corrosion. The only black toned coins that can survive are the glossy black ones like yours, once its a matte black, (not shiny), its like a 1% chance it will not be corroded.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Overall, nice write-up sir. I am sure it will be helpful. Also, I highly agree with using watered down dip. Always start with the least intrusive method on a coin, and work your way up if needed. Also, for those who have not done it, please start on junk coins. Go find some junk silver or toned Lincoln cents first and make your errors on those coins, or simply find someone who is knowledgable on how to do this. I learned from a dealer who had done it for 40 years before I ever touched a coin like this.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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