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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1362773, member: 26302&quot;]I think toning basically falls into the old problem with any price guide, that being every coin is unique. Even though they may be identical grades, two coins can ALWAYS sell for different prices based upon appeal and personal tastes. We actually do have the toning issue in ancients. Hard glossy green patina has been desired and paid a premium for for at least 200 years that I have read about. I never understood it until I happened to get an excellent example of it. It really is quite beautiful and striking, with the lettering highlighted by the toning.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway, my coin would sell for $100 normally, but with the toning would sell for $200 or more easily. This is the problem with price guides, in that these prices are averaged into prices. If you bought a coin for &quot;book&quot; that is lower than average appeal you probably overpaid, but if you buy for &quot;book&quot; with superlative appeal you got a screaming deal. Its just one of the nuances you gradually learn with experience. But, because its really unquantifiable and especially US toning a very personal choice, I do not think any categorization will ever work for it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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