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stev18 Valued Member United States 329 Posts	Posted 09/12/2014 8:34 pm This is basically why I don't value beautiful toning. I almost consider it damage. I'd take a low ms frosty scratched coin that I can see is untampered over a toned coin or shiny white coin any day Report this Post to the Staff
jimbucks Pillar of the Community United States 4692 Posts	Posted 09/13/2014 09:04 am In a reply to the OP. Taco Bell napkins are known to have high amounts of sulfur content (like their food). Sulfur induces toning. Report this Post to the Staff
CherreePicker Valued Member 440 Posts	Posted 09/13/2014 09:34 am Quote: I almost consider it damage. It is damage; it is oxidation damage. But it produces some beautiful coins. Everyone has different tastes. Some prefer natural toning others frosty white coins. I like both. Keep in mind though that many of those no patina/toning coins were likely dipped at some point. I like coins with just a hint of natural toning; for me the best of both worlds. Report this Post to the Staff
GERMANICVS Pillar of the Community Germany 1852 Posts	Posted 09/14/2014 06:15 am Thank you for the additional comments. Paper pulp containing sulphur is unusual I think, but if it does contain sulphur, it would surely explain the effect on silver. Now I need to find a safe place to store all the napkins. Report this Post to the Staff
thq Pillar of the Community United States 3343 Posts	Posted 09/14/2014 09:52 am Germanicus wood is commonly cooked using alkali and reduced sulfur in the form of sodium sulfide. After cooking the pulp is washed to remove the spent chemicals but some sulfur remains, especially in brown papers such as used to make bags, corrugated boxes, paper towels and napkins. If paper has the distinctive rotten eggs "kraft" smell it contains sulfur. "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire Report this Post to the Staff
CherreePicker Valued Member 440 Posts	Posted 09/14/2014 11:22 am Here is an SLQ I've exposed to Taco Bell napkins. It's been wrapped in napkins and sitting in my attic here in SW FL. Temperature closely approximates Haites. Coin had no toning when this was initiated and was an in the white specimen. I originally purchased it for the clashed "E" near Liberty's right knee (your left). It is still distinguishable but is somewhat hidden by the toning. I wish I had photo'd this in stages as it has been rather interesting to watch it progress through toning of golden to what you see now. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 09/14/2014 11:32 am Nice clasher. How far are you going to let the toning progress? Report this Post to the Staff
CherreePicker Valued Member 440 Posts	Posted 09/14/2014 11:38 am Good question. Not sure. This experiment is a little over a year now. I've also got some raw common date Morgans MS63'ish, and raw Mint State ASE's up there. The one I'm really interested to see what happens with is a net AU55 lightly cleaned Morgan 1891-O VAM 3A1. At this point it is hitting the golden stage. I pocketed this one for a while before putting it in the cooker. Report this Post to the Staff
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