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999fine Pillar of the Community United States 1346 Posts	Posted 03/25/2017 1:28 pm I'm looking at this Hidlago from Mexico. It is a great strike but I am concerned over the toning. Is successfully eliminating such toning without damaging the coin a lost cause? Report this Post to the Staff

moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/25/2017 11:19 pm Leave it as is. Tone removal also removes a thin layer of the metal and destroys any natural luster. Report this Post to the Staff
Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 03/26/2017 09:24 am It can be done without losing luster but only on BU and high AU coins and the process is risky even if you know what you're doing. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 03/27/2017 11:04 am Leave it alone. If you do not like it, then find another specimen and leave this one who would prefer the toning. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 03/27/2017 11:37 am Quote: Leave it as is. Tone removal also removes a thin layer of the metal and destroys any natural luster. Report this Post to the Staff
mysilveryears Pillar of the Community United States 1888 Posts	Posted 03/27/2017 12:12 pm That toning is very mild. What does the other side look like? Have you given it an acetone wash? That might bring up some lustre if the coin has been handled a lot. Otherwise, as other wise voices have said, leave it alone. Report this Post to the Staff
999fine Pillar of the Community United States 1346 Posts	Posted 03/29/2017 12:20 pm Thanks for confirming my suspicions. It was an ebay offering. Report this Post to the Staff
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