Can peripheral toning be artificially induced?
Insider2
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I think we can conclude from a recent poll that many on CU believe that peripheral toning virtually ALWAYS occurs when something is in touch with or in close proximity to the entire circumference of the coins edge. I happen to agree 100% based on past experience including personal experimentation! 
Now, let's take this discussion deeper with another poll. This is anonymous.
Can peripheral toning be artificially induced?
This is a private poll: no-one will see what you voted for.
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I believe I've seen this on a number of cookie cutter Unc. Capped Bust Dollars that 'mysteriously' appeared around 2003 and 2004. It's a sad fact, but a very good coin doctor can do just about anything.
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Can it be induced? Or, can it be induced so that it looks natural?
Id assume the poll is referencing the latter
Minor Variety Trade dollar's with chop marks set:
More Than It's Chopped Up To Be
Yes, it can.... and done properly, it will grade and sell....Cheers, RickO
Yes, and quickly at that!
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Please don't over analyse a simple question. You are getting way ahead of the survey. In fact, you may have already confused one poster.
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Yes, and I've done it with great results.
6% 1 vote
Minor Variety Trade dollar's with chop marks set:
More Than It's Chopped Up To Be
Who's confused? Other than me, that is.
I have no doubt that I could personally make an 1804 dollar. I'm also sure that even my dog could tell it was fake. I don't think it is overanalyzing to ask the question I asked.
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THIS was posted to help you: "I'd assume the poll is referencing the latter." I suspect your comment also confused others who only read the discussion.
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Fact - tarnish is tarnish... whether occurring due to age/environment or accelerated due to induced environment... It is ALL Post Mint Damage.... yes, even the pretty colors. Tarnish is considered a sign of originality, that is why this damage is accepted. It is surface degradation due to environmental conditions. There is no 'artificial' tarnish.... just time accelerated tarnish. Cheers, RickO
@ricko said: "Fact - tarnish is tarnish... whether occurring due to age/environment or accelerated due to induced environment... It is ALL Post Mint Damage.... yes, even the pretty colors. Tarnish is considered a sign of originality, that is why this damage is accepted. It is surface degradation due to environmental conditions. There is no 'artificial' tarnish.... just time accelerated tarnish. Cheers, RickO
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If you place a coin in the center of a plate of Skittles and add water you can Taste the Peripheral Rainbow
It is clear that the Mint has done this, the only example I can state for certain is the 1997 Botanical Gardens Silver Dollar found in the coin and currency set, on the Obverse the Roses are artificially covered with something that has cast them with a light pink redish tone.
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