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Despite being of 'rainbow hue', I get the feeling that that coin is naturally toned. I actually like it, as the toning has clearly spread evenly inwards from the edge, which indicates storage conditions to me. A "better price from dipping" is sadly probably true, such is the prevalent ignorance of buyers and the dearth of good old-fashioned dealer advice and education. Worry not, there will be no "dipping" of this coin anytime soon. I like it just the way it is, and I don't really care if it might achieve a better price if dipped. Dipping ruins coins. By definition, it removes surface metal and luster. No thanks! Lightly dipping a toned coin, only removes the corrosion, not metal...the corrosion itself (toning) is what removes the metal.... Heavily dipping (or cleaning) a coin is another matter. I only use the term "dipping" to refer to exposure to an acid solution. No matter how "gentle" or how short an amount of time, the acid solution removes some metal microscopically, particularly at the peaks of the metal flow lines. These peaks are what we see outwardly as luster, and thus dipping actually dampens luster. I have never, and never will "dip" a coin in an acidic solution. That being said, I'm sure I own a few coins that have been dipped in the past -- I just don't want to try my clumsy luck. The only "treatment" I have performed on silver coins is to remove PVC with acetone, with a subsequent rinse in distilled water. And your point is?....just kidding... to each his own!

Despite being of 'rainbow hue', I get the feeling that that coin is naturally toned. I actually like it, as the toning has clearly spread evenly inwards from the edge, which indicates storage conditions to me. A "better price from dipping" is sadly probably true, such is the prevalent ignorance of buyers and the dearth of good old-fashioned dealer advice and education. Worry not, there will be no "dipping" of this coin anytime soon. I like it just the way it is, and I don't really care if it might achieve a better price if dipped. Dipping ruins coins. By definition, it removes surface metal and luster. No thanks! Lightly dipping a toned coin, only removes the corrosion, not metal...the corrosion itself (toning) is what removes the metal.... Heavily dipping (or cleaning) a coin is another matter.

I usually don't like toning, but that is a beautiful coin. With that said, the coin would probably bring a better price with a quick dip to remove the color, and restore the coin's natural silver sheen.

Setting a low estimate strictley favors the auction house. First it lowers what the real estimate is, so it will stimuate bidding, because once bidding starts, it is more likely to continue, and secondly, the auction house usually only allows a "reserve price by the owner, of 60-70% of the low estimate. This, low estimate, and low reserve makes the coin easier to sell, and also keeps owners from placing a unrealistic reserve price on the coin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUe3JOj9gzQ My contribution...Robert Palmer, David Sanborn, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.......

I am assuming it is not Chingford then?

John is a member of the Forum.....

Bernie, Do you know the value of the last know (or any known) sale of the 4 + C? Bob Crawford

Macksilky, Here are a couple more examples of the 1861, 1 over 1 Penny. It seems there are a lot of variables of this variety!

Thanks David...

1922 Trident "Dot"

David here is the 1922 Trident "Dot" Penny. I think it is a BP1922A also but not sure. Close up of trident will follow.

Nice list David, Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Steve, interesting stuff!

Accumulator, It seems like they all start out in my collection, but where they end up is another matter! Ha,Ha. I don't know at this time, but I like having it. You are right...it is not a M.E.

The Obverse...

My latest acquisition...a 1922 Penny with 1927 Reverse!

That is a BEAUTY!

Declan, It might be one, but you cannot tell definately because of the crud under the middle part of the three. If you could wash the 3 on the coin, you could tell without question.

I bought a bottle of it to try on some coins, but it didn't do what they advertised. I was unhappy with the results!

Eight pearls and a full sharp diamond...beautiful example!

Rob, you are right about Centlsles. I have never seen one of his coins (until now) that he didn't slab himself, and overgrade by at least one grade! With that said...this coin was slabbed by NGC...he must have bought it that way! Ha,Ha. Years ago, I bought a slabbed coin off of him, and when I received it, the coin was way over graded. I would never buy anything off of him, regardless of who slabbed it!

Thanks Declan...the 1850 over 40 is going to be on ebay later today! Recently discovered due to this thread??!! No, not a new find. I've had it for a number of years. In fact, I have two of them...the second not as good.

Thanks Declan...the 1850 over 40 is going to be on ebay later today!

Here is a little clearer picture of the 50 over 40 Farthing!