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German grade description: fein getönt

Can any German specialists help me? I saw a piece offered by a german dealer and I was wondering if "fein getönt" describes normal toning, or whether this suggests unnatural toning? The literal translation is "tinting" if I am not mistaken.

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  • AndresAndres Posts: 977 ✭✭✭

    It means nicely toned.
    Andres

    collector of Greek banknotes - most beautifull world banknotes - Greek & Roman ancient coins.
  • worldcoinguyworldcoinguy Posts: 2,999 ✭✭✭✭

    Many thanks Andres! I just wanted to get a second opinion to validate that this was intended to be a positive reflection on the coin's grade, and not a statement of a problem or an artificially created condition. I interpret it as the former.
    Best,
    Brent

  • TwoKopeikiTwoKopeiki Posts: 9,528 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Brent, don't forget to post the images if you end-up pulling the trigger :smile:

  • worldcoinguyworldcoinguy Posts: 2,999 ✭✭✭✭

    An offer has been made but I will have to wait to see if there is interest from the dealer. I will post if we can find an agreement.

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