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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1666634, member: 26302&quot;]There is a HUGE difference coin geek between toning on modern coins, and patina on ancient ones. Toning on modern coins is temporary tarnishing. Most of the time it continues to progress. Nevertheless, its a thin little film on the coin, and a fingerprint will ruin it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Patina on ancient coins is a thick layer of protective coating built up over centuries. Its very durable and stable. I don&#039;t go crazy over it, but have bought some coins with pretty patina. Here is one:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]247415.vB[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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