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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 12056, member: 112&quot;]If memory serves - I believe the Franklin is FBL.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I would agree that if the coin was left in mint packaging it could easily still be blast white. But that does not mean the toning was created. Toning such as this is usually the result of a coin being stored in an album for an extended period of time. And I&#039;ve not yet heard anyone call storing a coin in an album artificial toning. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Personally - I do not think these coins are worth the prices they often bring. But somebody sure does because they always sell. And the market is already flooded with artificially toned coins and has been for the past year or more - so we won&#039;t be waiting for it to happen - it&#039;s already here.</p><p><br /></p><p>But let&#039;s say someone does try to doctor coins - unless you are very, very good at it - even a novice can tell the toning is artificial. I will however readily admit that there are those few who can tone a coin in such a way that even an expert cannot tell the difference. But if you can&#039;t tell the difference - does it matter ? </p><p><br /></p><p>As for your other question - it&#039;s not a matter of 1 or 2 coins out 20. It&#039;s more like 1 or 2 coins out 20,000 that will end up with toning that has eye appeal that will bring top dollar.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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