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steyr_m 11-29-2008 09:54 PM
Value effect with tarnishing?
 
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I picked up this Dollar that was advertised as being UNC. I saw the tarnishing on it. I deal with these people fairly regularly, so I didn't want to not accept it because if it was tarnished.

So my question is, will that tarnishing affect the value of the coin? The scan makes it look worse than it really is.

TomD 11-30-2008 07:54 AM
Re: Value effect with tarnishing?
 
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Originally Posted by steyr_m (Post 1440601)
I picked up this Dollar that was advertised as being UNC. I saw the tarnishing on it. I deal with these people fairly regularly, so I didn't want to not accept it because if it was tarnished.

So my question is, will that tarnishing affect the value of the coin? The scan makes it look worse than it really is.
Actually it's called toning and it is pretty much a part of collecting silver coins.

californiaprospector 11-30-2008 01:29 PM
Re: Value effect with tarnishing?
 
It is uncirculated. But it still circulates through Earth's atmosphere, so you'll get that even if no human fingers ever touch it.

If it really bothers you...

http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/prod...-10-ounce.html

Just be aware that many people (not all, including me) value the tarnish (what they call "toning") and pay good money for it - and won't buy it if it's shiny, like it was new.

steyr_m 11-30-2008 01:34 PM
Re: Value effect with tarnishing?
 
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Originally Posted by californiaprospector (Post 1441201)
It is uncirculated. But it still circulates through Earth's atmosphere, so you'll get that even if no human fingers ever touch it.

If it really bothers you...

http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/prod...-10-ounce.html

Just be aware that many people (not all, including me) value the tarnish (what they call "toning") and pay good money for it - and won't buy it if it's shiny, like it was new.
I know better than to clean it. I was just wondering if the toning (thanks for the clarification from yourself and TomD) would affect the value.... Thanks for your response.

Twisted Avatar 11-30-2008 01:44 PM
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Some collectors pay BIG BUCKS for toning.........IF IT HAPPENS NATURALLY.


Dealers have gotten hip to this and what they will do it microwave them ..... only go for the stuff that mother nature did.

Ag_man 11-30-2008 03:18 PM
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The degree toning has on any given coin is in the eye of the buyer. Some like toned coins, while others like white coins. For me, I don't care for toned coins.

George_Bush 12-03-2008 07:30 AM
Re: Value effect with tarnishing?
 
I got a couple coins that are toned black/purple on one side, but the other side is still pristine. Did someone take a blowtorch to it or what?


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