Is This Considered Negative Value Toning?

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Fatman Valued Member United States 362 Posts	Posted 12/23/2012 4:04 pm This is a 1890cc tailbar I got for $150. The black dot on the forehead is a marker point on the case. But my question is this considered negative value toning and should I think about dipping it? Report this Post to the Staff

Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6385 Posts	Posted 12/23/2012 4:22 pm I wouldn't. With a circulated coin the effect of dipping is usually a very obvious, washed-out looking surface that will almost certainly be less attractive than what you have. I might give it a routine acetone rinse just in case it has some old PVC or other organic residue but I'd stay away from any kind of dip (such as E-Z-Est and similar products). The tailbar is usually easy to sell and I think you got this one for a very good price. If you want to upgrade I'd take the best pictures I could, bring up the light levels a bit to get all details very clear, then put it up for sale. Then use the proceeds to buy another one that you find more pleasing. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36745 Posts	Posted 12/23/2012 4:26 pm It's dark but I would not dip it. It may end up looking worse after you do a dip. Report this Post to the Staff
1893S Pillar of the Community United States 1554 Posts	Posted 12/23/2012 4:40 pm Leave as is, no negative value as I see it. Report this Post to the Staff
Kman Pillar of the Community Canada 933 Posts	Posted 12/23/2012 4:45 pm I wouldnt either, it does look like it may have had an old dip and re- toned Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 12/23/2012 5:59 pm Never dip a circulated coin. Never. Anyways, a Tailbar has enough value and liquidity that the color won't matter. Report this Post to the Staff
Tim Stroud Pillar of the Community United States 2661 Posts	Posted 12/23/2012 8:41 pm Looks fine to me as is. I say leave it be. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfanmorgan Valued Member 357 Posts	Posted 12/23/2012 11:07 pm Don't dip it. I don't think the risk is necessary, especially because it's a Carson City silver dollar. Edited by Coinfanmorgan 12/23/2012 11:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Tom B Valued Member United States 168 Posts	Posted 12/29/2012 10:55 pm A general rule to keep in mind is that if you don't like the eye appeal of a coin then you should not buy the coin. It is a circulated coin with dark surfaces, which in this case would not dip well at all and you would be left with a horrible piece that no one would want. If you don't like it then you should sell it and move on. Report this Post to the Staff
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