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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Need some help on whether this 2006 ASE toning is natural or artificial. I'm leaning towards artificial just on the fact that it is so complete but I really have no idea of how to recognize natural vs artificial. Also, do you think I should keep it in the little velvet box I purchased it in (looks like OGP but I can't be sure) or toss it in a flip/capsule? It's got some contact marks on the obverse with the toning but looks MS on the reverse with only slight signs of toning beginning on the rims.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The little velvet box is the most likely source of the toning so IMO, that makes it natural. It would have taken many months, if not a few years, to develop the color which is a much longer timeline than typically seen for artificially induced toning. Since you have a bullion Eagle, the box is not OGP. I see no problem with keeping the Eagle in the box unless you start see the toning progressing to a much darker shade or even black.
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Pillar of the Community
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I hadn't even thought about the box not being original to the coin since the coin is bullion and not uncirculated version. I have no idea how long this coin and box have been together so I can't really give any validity to the box being the cause of the toning or if the coin was put in the box after the toning was made artificially in hopes of it seeming more natural.
Is it common for one side to tone and the other not if it is in a box like this?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Most definitely natural. I like the colors that have developed. It's odd that the rev. shows very little toning. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
538 Posts |
There was another ASE with similar toning, not quite as complete as this one at the LCS I was visiting. They were $35 each, should I go back and get the other one too? |
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Pillar of the Community
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Ya I'd have to say definitely natrual toning! Beautiful at that!  Another one for $35? I'd say go for it! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
538 Posts |
Well I'll be back there next week so I'll stop in and pick it up if they still have it (I think I saw these the last time I was there a few weeks ago too).
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If I want the reverse to start toning should I place the coin in the box with the reverse up so more air gets to it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That coin looks fantastic! Maybe I need to get some of those velvet boxes and try it for myself.
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Pillar of the Community
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I think that toning is natural. I like it. Yes it is common for silver coins to tone more on one side than the other. Depends on the storage environment. Light and air cause silver to change color over time. If the colors appeal to you, try turning it shiny side up and leaving it that way for awhile. If it were mine, I would also give it an acetone rinse to remove finger oil and such which would help with future toning. My bullion dealer charges $36 for ASE's right now. Good luck and please show us the next one! |
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