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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ranchhand, post: 440829, member: 2622&quot;]I am sure there are as many reasons as there are collectors.</p><p><br /></p><p>In older coins, it shows originality. a lot of coins have been &quot;altered&quot; to make them look new, entropy is the way of all things. I prefer coins that have not been altered.</p><p><br /></p><p>A piece of silver, to remain un-toned for any length of time, is not natural.</p><p><br /></p><p>another random thought: want to destroy the value of an antique piece of furniture? refinish it. same thing with cars; original paint on collector cars is greatly desired. People want originality.</p><p><br /></p><p>Another: some toning can be very pretty. people like pretty things.</p><p><br /></p><p>to each his own.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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