<< <i>the list of hobbies where orig surfaces win out over scrubbed surfaces is rather high. Coins just might be one of the few where dipping has become a mania. But also understand that in 18th and 19th century US coinage dipping is not tolerated as well as it is for 20th century coinage. >>
But is the pendulum swinging, perhaps a bit too far? Seems to me the "mania" these days is to apply "shake and bake" to coins to create artificial toning. The difference is, I can see a few situations where it might be a good idea to dip a coin that has what would be almost unanimously described as butt-ugly toning. I can't think of any legitimate reason to send coins to the acetylene torch.
A big contributor to the toning "MANIA" these days is being able to sell online and to reach gazillions of potential buyers with a single post, eBay listing or your own website/webpage. Also the ability to take excellent pics and or juice/photoshop or otherwise enhance them helps too. When people see legit/doctored toners bring big $$$ its hard not to want to jump on the bandwagon.
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<< <i>the list of hobbies where orig surfaces win out over scrubbed surfaces is rather high. Coins just might be one of the few where dipping has become a mania. But also understand that in 18th and 19th century US coinage dipping is not tolerated as well as it is for 20th century coinage. >>
But is the pendulum swinging, perhaps a bit too far? Seems to me the "mania" these days is to apply "shake and bake" to coins to create artificial toning. The difference is, I can see a few situations where it might be a good idea to dip a coin that has what would be almost unanimously described as butt-ugly toning. I can't think of any legitimate reason to send coins to the acetylene torch.
rainbowroosie April 1, 2003