To dip or not to dip: That is the question.

So I picked up another 1955 Proof Set in the box. The Franklin looks to have very decent cameo on the obverse, the reverse I can see the texture of the cameo through the purplish/blue toning but the toning is subduing the appearance of the cameo.

Now had the toning been much more spectacular, I wouldn't consider dipping it to bring out the cameo on the reverse. However, the toning is not terrible and the amount of cameo on the reverse may not be what I hope.

So what would you do? Dip it or leave it?

 

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Nay!

 

It's a pretty coin as is. You won't improve it's look.

 

You're kidding, right?

 

Leave it be

 

Let's just say there was a big voice telling me not to. And a much smaller and weaker one saying do it. But I resisted and so far you guy's are confirming my feelings on it as well. So, no I will not dip this one. It is a beauty on it's own with the purple reverse.

 

Funny thing is, this is the only coin in the set that is toned. The other's were all very nearly bright white. The nickel has a very nice golden tone to it, which I much prefer.

 

I am going to start another thread to show the rest of the coins that were in the set. They were all pretty nice.

 

I'd choose this one over a white one.

 

No question...it is a beauty.

 

I had a very similar 1954 Franklin Proof and I dipped it......my advice: Don't dip it!!!!

 

It's been placed on the endangered species list. It will live a protected life as long as I own it. Which may not be too long.

 

leave it as is.

 

Why not chrome plate it too?

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I know it was a dumb question in retrospect. We all have DS moments. LOL.

 

Justin leave it be..... nice coin as is.

 

after you dip it you may as well use some silver polish on it to.

 

If you dip that you shall be banished to the CT Badlands... Ancients

 

A guy who literally SIGNS his coin photos has to ask whether he should touch this'n? No. Now, if I had some magic stuff that might bring back the reverse mirrors a little without touching the obverse? Yeah, THAT would tempt me.