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<p>[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 5171008, member: 112"]That's pretty much the typical result if and when one goes looking for advice on the subject. And there are numerous reasons as to why the advice is conflicting/contradictory, the primary of which is lack of accurate knowledge. The secondary, in a word - philosophy - differences of philosophy to be exact.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, here's the thing, actually a few things. Toning = corrosion, short and sweet that's exactly what it is. And, all coins, and I do mean all, begin to tone the moment they are struck. And toning will continue as long as the coins remain in contact with the air. Now everything I just said there is a fact. It's not an opinion, it's not speculation, it's scientific fact. You may already be aware of all this, I don't know, but if you were not, you are now. </p><p><br /></p><p>Given these facts the question that often pops to mind is - OK, so what do we do ? The answer, practice proper coin storage. For while toning is beyond difficult to stop, it can be greatly slowed down by proper coin storage. And that's an entirely different subject that you're free to ask questions about, or simply do a forum search using proper coin storage as your key words. You'll find all you care to read. </p><p><br /></p><p>As for your original question, and your stated decision, that's where philosophy, and its differences, comes into play. And given that it is philosophy, it is by definition, opinion. And of course opinion is often determined by accurate knowledge, or lack of it. Other times it is determined by nothing more than emotion.</p><p><br /></p><p>Personally, I agree with your decision to leave the coin alone. But I base that agreement on the specific coin and its current condition. If things were different my opinion could and probably would be different. </p><p><br /></p><p>I guess what I'm trying to get across is the idea that there are times when proper cleaning of a coin is the better choice. What it boils down to is protecting a given coin from permanent damage. Of course to do that, it has to be a viable option to begin with. And at times it simply isn't, other times it is. This determined by the condition of the specific coin itself.</p><p><br /></p><p>Figuring all of this out, that's where accurate knowledge comes into play. It's easily enough obtained provided one puts forth the effort, but it does require some effort. And it seems to me you've started down that road. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 5171008, member: 112"]That's pretty much the typical result if and when one goes looking for advice on the subject. And there are numerous reasons as to why the advice is conflicting/contradictory, the primary of which is lack of accurate knowledge. The secondary, in a word - philosophy - differences of philosophy to be exact. So, here's the thing, actually a few things. Toning = corrosion, short and sweet that's exactly what it is. And, all coins, and I do mean all, begin to tone the moment they are struck. And toning will continue as long as the coins remain in contact with the air. Now everything I just said there is a fact. It's not an opinion, it's not speculation, it's scientific fact. You may already be aware of all this, I don't know, but if you were not, you are now. Given these facts the question that often pops to mind is - OK, so what do we do ? The answer, practice proper coin storage. For while toning is beyond difficult to stop, it can be greatly slowed down by proper coin storage. And that's an entirely different subject that you're free to ask questions about, or simply do a forum search using proper coin storage as your key words. You'll find all you care to read. As for your original question, and your stated decision, that's where philosophy, and its differences, comes into play. And given that it is philosophy, it is by definition, opinion. And of course opinion is often determined by accurate knowledge, or lack of it. Other times it is determined by nothing more than emotion. Personally, I agree with your decision to leave the coin alone. But I base that agreement on the specific coin and its current condition. If things were different my opinion could and probably would be different. I guess what I'm trying to get across is the idea that there are times when proper cleaning of a coin is the better choice. What it boils down to is protecting a given coin from permanent damage. Of course to do that, it has to be a viable option to begin with. And at times it simply isn't, other times it is. This determined by the condition of the specific coin itself. Figuring all of this out, that's where accurate knowledge comes into play. It's easily enough obtained provided one puts forth the effort, but it does require some effort. And it seems to me you've started down that road. ;)[/QUOTE]
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