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Message:: [QUOTE="thomas mozzillo, post: 3563863, member: 75914"][USER=101593]@Southpawdon[/USER]  I'm no expert on this and other members can reply with better definitions. IMO it makes a big difference if a coin is Naturally toned or Artificially toned. Natural toning usually occurs over a period of time and tones according to how the coin was stored (In an album, capsule, paper envelope, etc.). The toning pattern progresses in a certain order and the majority of cases enhances the eye appeal of the coin. Artificial toning can be applied to a coin in a very short period of time using different chemical processes, by heat, and many other methods. Usually done by a unscrupulous person to jack up the price. Take a look at the Sacagawea dollar posted on page 63 of this site. [USER=22377]@ddddd[/USER] posted a photo of the coin gassed (artifically toned) after it was slabbed by PCGS. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see what it looked like went it was sent in to be graded. Which coin would you prefer to buy? There's many threads on Coin Talk discussing this issue. Try using Google to look at Naturally toned and Artificially toned coins. See which ones appeal to you and which ones don't.[/QUOTE]