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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2501323, member: 24314&quot;]OMG! Perhaps this expert numismatist should look up the following words as they are used differently to describe types of acceptable and unacceptable degrees of colors/films/damage on our coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>1. Toning.</p><p>2. Tarnish.</p><p>3. Oxidation.</p><p>4. Corrosion.</p><p><br /></p><p>The rims of the coin are <span style="color: #b30000">CORRODED</span>!&nbsp; Toning is a thin film deposit.&nbsp; Corrosion is a black buildup that has destroyed the underlying surface. </p><p><br /></p><p>Nevertheless, TJ&#039;s coin can probably be saved since mostly the rim and edge (?) are affected.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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