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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jello_g, post: 65401, member: 1734&quot;]That&#039;s a great looking coin!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I used to be partial to blast white coins. As my numismatic knowledge increased over time, I realized that silver, unless completely protected from the elements, will eventually tone as a result of chemical reaction with whatever is nearby whether it be storage in a coin cabinet, in a silk pouch, in a manila envelope, at the bottom of a mint bag, etcetera. A lot of times the toning is rather attractive, sometimes not, but this is all subjective that should have no bearing on a coin&#039;s technical grade.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While my appreciation for toned coins has increased, my suspicion has increased for coins at the extreme ends of the spectrum - completely blast white and monster toned coins - pre-contemporary coins that are blast white, as probably discussed before, raises the question of whether the coin has been dipped; and monster toned coins, while completely possible under natural circumstances, will quite often the question of whether it&#039;s been doctored.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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