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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JBK, post: 43982, member: 1101&quot;]And another thing.....I would much rather have this brownish toning than the white splotches that have developed on some of my SEs. </p><p><br /></p><p>I also tend to cringe when I see a nice blast white SE start to turn.&nbsp; But, at that point, a new set of eyes is required when looking at the coin.&nbsp; “Perfection” is no longer how white the coin is, but how nicely the toning will develop.&nbsp; There may well come a day when your friend’s coin will be the belle of the ball, bringing a big premium over other more colorless coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>I have a 1961 proof set and the nickel is a nice steely blue color.&nbsp; I would not trade it for anything.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also have a 1973 Canadian silver dollar that had (when last I looked many years ago) some funky brown and purple things going on.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>BTW – is your friend’s coin “naturally toned”?.&nbsp; I would say heck yes!&nbsp; It was out in a holder and allowed to go with the flow, letting time work it’s magic.&nbsp; Artificial toning is the result of instant gratification, brought on by chemicals or other factors.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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