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<p>[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 2994754, member: 112"]I can only assume that you are referring to the somewhat built up, thick and sharp edges of the toning in that area. To me it looks like some kind of liquid was either applied or got onto the coin by accident and it was that liquid that caused the toning to look like it does. Perhaps even caused all of the toning on the coin. But I don't think it had anything to do with a dip, or any kind of dip solution.</p><p><br /></p><p>You also said it was graded years ago - OK, but how many years ago ? And I'm asking because, years ago, it was rather common for some to dip away what they thought was ugly and or possibly even destructive toning, and then to apply a darkening agent, a liquid, whose sole purpose was to immediately re-tone a freshly dipped coin so that it did not look to have been freshly dipped. And it was not uncommon for such things to go wrong. Sometimes resulting in the same look that this coin has in the area you singled out.</p><p><br /></p><p>These darkening agents, and yes some of them are commercial products, still exist today. You can buy them any time you want. You can also make your own rather easily. But in today's world their use is but a fraction of what it used to be. Which of course kinda ties in with the "years ago".</p><p><br /></p><p>Is it possible I am wrong ? Of course, but it is also possible I am right. And I say that because natural toning does not result in sharp, built up edges like those seen on this coin. Nor does the removal of toning with any kind of dip solution. Both result in smooth, feathered edges to the toning.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 2994754, member: 112"]I can only assume that you are referring to the somewhat built up, thick and sharp edges of the toning in that area. To me it looks like some kind of liquid was either applied or got onto the coin by accident and it was that liquid that caused the toning to look like it does. Perhaps even caused all of the toning on the coin. But I don't think it had anything to do with a dip, or any kind of dip solution. You also said it was graded years ago - OK, but how many years ago ? And I'm asking because, years ago, it was rather common for some to dip away what they thought was ugly and or possibly even destructive toning, and then to apply a darkening agent, a liquid, whose sole purpose was to immediately re-tone a freshly dipped coin so that it did not look to have been freshly dipped. And it was not uncommon for such things to go wrong. Sometimes resulting in the same look that this coin has in the area you singled out. These darkening agents, and yes some of them are commercial products, still exist today. You can buy them any time you want. You can also make your own rather easily. But in today's world their use is but a fraction of what it used to be. Which of course kinda ties in with the "years ago". Is it possible I am wrong ? Of course, but it is also possible I am right. And I say that because natural toning does not result in sharp, built up edges like those seen on this coin. Nor does the removal of toning with any kind of dip solution. Both result in smooth, feathered edges to the toning.[/QUOTE]
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