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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;miker, post: 53639, member: 3054&quot;]Technically, toning is the destruction of the surface of a coin due to environmental conditions.&nbsp; There are various colors of toning due to the chemical content of the air and items surronding the coin.&nbsp; In recent coin shows I have seen toned coins go for more than their untoned equal condition coins.&nbsp; My personal feelings is that some are very interesting to look at but I am unsure of how much of the toning is accidental or created.&nbsp; I find it hard to accept that a MS63 Morgan that is toned truly reflects the description of MS.&nbsp; But that is me. I know that all coins, unless they are sealed are undergoing some sort of interaction with the environment.&nbsp; this is to be expected.&nbsp; But when it reaches the &#039;rainbow effect&#039;, I don&#039;t believe that the state of the coin is what the designer or the Mint intended.&nbsp; Again, my opinion.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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