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Hypothetical question : Would you dip a silver coin graded UNC details artificial toning.
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Lets say it is a silver dollar size coin.
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Yeah, why not? It's already crippled with the label.
Yes
Depends on what it looks like. I’ve seen quite a few that were labeled artificial and then received a straight grade.
There are also some where the color is artificial but it still looks decent. If you dip one of those, it likely will look worse.
Now if it’s a sure thing AT coin that looks ugly, then you might as well give it a try.
Maybe
How deep is the toning?
Slightly toned yes, dip that coin!
The information provided is insufficient.
Why might the coin have been AT’d? To make it look pretty or to cover up flaws? Can you see through it to the surface of the coin? I’ve heard of quite a few positive surprises, as well as negative ones, when people have dipped AT coins.
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Yes you can see through to the surfaces and they are reflective. Not sure why someone would AT a coin like that.
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Be prepared to find hairlines
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I dip every toned coin. Artificial or not.
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What does it look like? Do you agree with the QC/AT designation? Is there any luster underneath the AT? Do we have any clues as to method used (e.g. chemical and type if known versus physical like heat)?
And/or cleaning.
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No clues as to AT method.
Yes the coin has plenty of luster and surfaces are nicely reflective....
With a glass I can see some hairlines.
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I'd first try acetone. If that doesn't work try MS70. If that fails, I'd do a small test area with dip before dipping the whole coin.
Maybe.
One issue with this question is that coins are not graded "artificial toning", they are graded "questionable color". There have been numerous examples of coins that were graded "questionable color" at one time that eventually made it into straight graded holders so this is one designation that isn't considered permanent.
Depends on the coin. I might dip it or let one of the conservation services do it depending on the coin's value. Can we get a pic of the coin and slab?
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@bidask said.."Not sure why someone would AT a coin like that."...A couple of reasons, to hide something or for profit....the second being a frequent reason.....Tarnish sells, often for big premiums.... that motivates the con artists. Cheers, RickO
When it comes to artificial toning, absolutely I'd dip it.
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Yes
depends on whats underneath as feld stated
You won't know until after you dip it. As Clint Eastwood said---"Do you feel luck, punk?"
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