Toning... How Can You Tell What's Real And What's Dirt?

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Aftermathew Valued Member United States 112 Posts	Posted 07/04/2016 3:56 pm I love coins with toning on them. But, I'm finding coins that I have a hard time figuring out what the discoloration may be from. Natural toning, or dirt... I'd like to see numerous examples of multiple types of legitimate toning coins. Anyone who can post a pic, that would be great. Plus, check out this quarter and tell me what you think. Toning or dirt? Report this Post to the Staff

Aftermathew Valued Member United States 112 Posts	Posted 07/04/2016 4:02 pm And one more question: is toning considered a + error when grading or a - damage/corrosion/cleaning issue Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 07/04/2016 4:13 pm Your coin looks like it has something on it and possibly no dirt. I doubt it's dirt but possibly something like stuff from tape. As to your question. One of the really difficult situations. So many have figured out ways to tone a coin artificially and make it look as good as if real. Becoming something for some people to do. I'm sure you'll get lots of replies as to how to tell but in many instances, just a good guess. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/04/2016 4:35 pm Agree, well said. Experience is the best guide, but even that isn't always reliable. Report this Post to the Staff
Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 07/04/2016 4:41 pm Looks like your coin is stained probably by a slightly acidic liquid. If you're interested in learning about the science of toning read this link thoroughly... http://www.jhonecash.com/coins/tonedmorgans.asp Report this Post to the Staff
Aftermathew Valued Member United States 112 Posts	Posted 07/04/2016 4:56 pm Thanks everyone, I'll start that as soon as I can Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 07/04/2016 9:45 pm Yes ,your coin is not toned nor dirty . Looks like just a stain . Like the other members said , you'll know the difference in time by experience . Report this Post to the Staff
Aftermathew Valued Member United States 112 Posts	Posted 07/04/2016 9:50 pm Thanks, Is this actual toning? Report this Post to the Staff
Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 07/05/2016 08:41 am Huh, that kinds looks like a missing clad layer error that had toned a little. Wait for others responses though as I'm not an expert on them. That does seem like a strong strike for a missing clad layer though and I think I see specs of silver color. So maybe ED? Report this Post to the Staff
trout1105 Pillar of the Community Australia 7096 Posts	Posted 07/05/2016 09:00 am This CCF thread has many images of toned coins and is worth looking at even just to drool over some of the coins in there https://goccf.com/t/53247 Report this Post to the Staff
Aftermathew Valued Member United States 112 Posts	Posted 07/05/2016 1:38 pm Wow some of those coins are gorgeous, I like the the blue ones Report this Post to the Staff
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