Does Non-Etching Tarnish Affect The Grade Of DCAM Lhcs?

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mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 10/19/2020 3:42 pm The subject line says it all but is this rule likewise applicable to non-proof LHCs as well? Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 10/19/2020 7:39 pm All tarnish patination and toning are forms of surface corrosion. That applies to all metallic surfaces, not just coins, for example, silver tableware. Third party coin graders usually see attractive toning or patination as helpful to eye appeal, an as such, does not normally affect the grade. Tarnishing is a term which suggests that the effect negatively affects the eye appeal, and if severe enough, negatively affects the grade as well. More deleterious forms of surface corrosion can, and do, affect the grade. It is all a matter of severity. Report this Post to the Staff
mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 10/19/2020 8:15 pm How would one differentiate severe/deep toning from a very similar looking dark tarnish which allegedly would have a stronger effect on a high-end proof grade if I understand it correctly? Secondly, if toning is mild enough (without corrosion), are there documented cases of some proof coins having still received an MS 70 designation? Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19949 Posts	Posted 10/20/2020 7:02 pm Tarnish, toning, verdigris, patination, etc. are all forms of corrosion as sel said and I agree with him. Obviously, the deeper form of corrosion (verdigris) will affect the grade (or cause a no grade) but toning is subjective. It breaks down to eye appeal for a grader. I have seen both sides, Lincolns I would have graded 64 but resided in a 66 slab and 66's in 64 slabs. When you're not sure, just use your eyes, a coin is either attractive or not. If you don't think it's pretty, a grader probably won't either. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Edited by BadThad 10/20/2020 7:02 pm Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 10/20/2020 7:20 pm Toning can enhance eye appeal. Very light toning ,if it is blotchy an uneven, can detract from eye appeal. Beauty is subjective, and is in the eye of the beholder. In almost all cases, light toning will not affect the grading, but it could negatively affect the value, especially if the toning is blotchy. With very high MS grade silver coins, I prefer blast white, because that is the closest condition to which the coin first left the coining press. Nice rainbow toning or blast white, such coins deserve preservation in airtight containers. In fact, lots of mint product collector coins are sold pre packaged in this way. Report this Post to the Staff
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