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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TypeCoin971793, post: 3653809, member: 78244&quot;]Toning is just attractive corrosion. Chinese coins also have attractive corrosion affectionately called “patina”. These three Wang Mang knife coins are the same technical grade (EF). </p><p><br /></p><p>This piece is extremely attractive with the “black mercury” patina with some blue and green highlights. This sold for $2400</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]981892[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>This one is also very attractive with its blues, but it lacks the “black mercury” sheen. It sold for $2000.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]981890[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>This last piece is a dull monotone patina. It sold for $1400</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]981891[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>These were all from the same auction in consecutive lots. While all are the same grade, those with better eye appeal naturally sold for more. No grade inflation needed.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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