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sarniaguy New Member Canada 33 Posts	Posted 08/25/2006 3:36 pm I was just curious, does toning affect the grade of the coin? I have a silver dollar that is kind of rainbow coloured...almost looking gold than siver on one side. How does this affect the grade of the coin. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 08/25/2006 4:04 pm There are a lot of different views on toning. Many see it as tarnish and therefore damage to the coin. Others will pay a premium for nicely toned coins. Toning does not affect the technical grade of the coin, only the eye appeal. Though I have seen toning advanced to the point of flaking metal and that would affect the grade. It's a fine line between desirable and undesirable. I'm moving this to the Main Forum for more exposure. I think you will get a lot of different opinions on this. Report this Post to the Staff
fengk Pillar of the Community United States 986 Posts	Posted 08/25/2006 4:43 pm Right now, toned coins seem to be a hot commodity, at least with silver dollars, and the toning you describe could bring quite a premium. Could you possibly post some pics of the toning you describe? Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 08/25/2006 5:56 pm Many times toning can hide subtle defects on a coin and potentially "raise" the coins grade. Moreover, toning can strongly affect the coins value more than grade, in either direction. Toning can be a sign of originality where a coin hasn't been screwed with. Not always, coins retone after cleaning, too. Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 08/25/2006 7:07 pm you also have the coin doctors that Artificially tone coins just for the reason that they bring a premium for nice toning Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 08/25/2006 8:06 pm First welcome to the forum, I hope you enjoy your stay with us. If you can show us a picture we will be able to give some more info on it.. Report this Post to the Staff
sarniaguy New Member Canada 33 Posts	Posted 08/27/2006 9:29 pm Ive updated my webshots.... http://community.webshots.com/user/sarniaguy Report this Post to the Staff
sarniaguy New Member Canada 33 Posts	Posted 08/28/2006 5:31 pm There are some pictures of the toned dollar there...tell me your thoughts on it.. Any opinions appreciated on any of the coin on my webshots. Report this Post to the Staff
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