How to Make Your Coins More Valuable With This Easy Trick

[@MinecraftCobblestoned]

The "adult film" music in the background is a real trip

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Uhh, okay then👀

[@greyowlaudio]

lol

[@TheCoinHunt3r]

Interesting video👍

[@KnifeCursed]

Cool information! I’ve got a really nicely toned Silver Eagle that’s got rainbow effect all over it. Mine is like that from maybe 4-5 years of carry in my coin pocket and sometimes in my leather wallet. One of my sons wants to replicate the effect with an Australian year of the dragon coin I bought him when he was born. I’ll get a Manila envelope and have him set it on a shelf.

[@mrblue1933]

Great Video. Thx

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

You're welcome😁

[@OldPrimate]

There are alot of people in the comments that dont know what they are talking about. Coins tone based on the conditions of how they are stored. Alot of morgan dollars were left in bags and began toning in them, there were also alot in envelopes and boxes etc. When it happened it was all by mistake and alot of people didnt like it. Alot of Peace dollars were not stored this way which helped prevent toning since it wasnt popular. All of this is to say that this method is natural. Simply doing it on purpose because were learned from the past doesnt make it unnatural. Furthermore NGC and PCGS WILL straight grade coins that are toned like this and that is whats important. Dont believe me?, try it.

[@ezragames383]

I 'liked' video! Wow great video find thank you!! Also liked your demonic venom dialog good stuff, had me doing it😆. Hope to catch the next one!

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Thanks John, I like trying new things, I'll have more videos heading your way soon.

[@EpicAndrew97]

@@MYGOLDCOIN101does this work on 40% silver?

[@cylentkills]

Bad idea.... if you send it to be graded it'll come back Genuine not gradeable Unc. Details. Artificial Color.

[@jonathancrocker366]

Why? What's artificial about it?

[@cylentkills]

@@jonathancrocker366 natural toning is caused over many years of the environment causing a chemical reaction with the metal. Could be centuries or a single decade. Speeding up the process make it look artificial

[@jameskerry3826]

@@cylentkills The way he's doing it...(and how it looks), will be difficult to distinguish from "natural" toning...bc IT IS NATURAL TONING! It'll take years likely...no different than somebody w/ years in an old coin book. Artificial is "things like chemical adds w/heat. It doesn't look like he's doing that.

[@mrfixitAZ]

Actually, it's a VERY bad idea.

[@user-ru9cj1mv4e]

I put a 1880s Morgan in a plastic bag with a hardboiled egg the sulphur causes rainbow toned it came back from pcgs a ms64 they didn't know

[@jonathancrocker366]

I was told that PCGS would class this as artificial toning. In turn, decreasing the value... any thoughts?

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Yes, toning happens due to silver coins, especially ones found in old dansco albums, or ones stored in US mint canvas bags from yesterday year, reacting with the fabric and glue in these vesses. However, since no harsh chemicals are being used to create the toning in this video, only the environment, this should not be a problem, but try at your own risk.

[@bubsyy4242]

​@MYGOLDCOIN101 you're an idiot. Toning doesn't happen when silver sits in bank bags. And it actually will be a huge problem because graders and collectors can easily tell when a coin was artificially graded. So when you send in said coin to PCGS they can't grade it due to its altered state, dramatically decreasing value.

[@bobgrahl7246]

Just so you know, the envelopes you reference are called manilla envelopes, not vanilla envelopes.

[@HeavyToad]

I'm just doing this on coins that won't grade well

[@mrbiglicks8267]

I don't see why someone would want to do that to that beautiful looking coin

[@user-jn4ms6dd4s]

Can a grading service identify it as artificially toned?

[@NewSilverStacker]

Wow this is so cool. I am gonna be trying this with a couple of my BU morgans I ordered today!! Maybe this will help me learn to be patient lol

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Oh yes, it will. I would recomend after 10 months to a year, carefully inspect them with vinyl gloves and of not satisfied with the progress, place them exactly in the same spot in the envelope to help the chemical changes continue with as little inteription as possible. Helpful hint, warmer temperatures soeed up the progress😁

[@NewSilverStacker]

@@MYGOLDCOIN101 awesome. Just got a BU morgan in the mail so maybe I will! Thanks again

[@rlm2476]

Please do not do this. You’ll ruin your coins. Will be graded as damaged.

[@Cad-ts4bs]

@@rlm2476 That's what I've been told also...I just watched someone clean pennies!! That also will screw up your coins...plus I person who knows about coins can tell u what u did...can't sell or having it graded...alot $ lowered. Don't do anything to clean coins!!

[@silverlover5817]

Thanks for the video.........

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

You're most welcome Silver Lover, thanks for checking out my content😁

[@user-jn4ms6dd4s]

Okay where is the second video? 😊

[@bobp2389]

I had thought the excessive toning was from abuse by using chemicals which can actually devalue Silver Coins?

[@parrotsandmore7446]

I bet if you stick the envelope in your car it will tone better and faster! I just too a whole bunch of Pennie’s out of my car and the are all rainbow toned!

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Faster chemical reaction

[@tinaheisa3953]

How long were the pennies in your car?

[@tinaheisa3953]

& were they in envelopes or just laying in the sunlight?

[@michaelanderson1965]

Technically sir although beautiful, this coin now would be graded by 1 of the “big 3” grading companies as “damaged”……very, very little value at that point ….unless your selling to gullible collectors but no numismatist would place an increased value to artificially toned coins

[@Kenlydford]

Easy mr technical lol let them have a little fun. I hate to see that on Morgan’s but maybe if it were a common modern dime or quarter here and there is it really that big of a deal...

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

I should give it a try, I'm curious to see what they say myself. I have a few other coins that are toned, not by me and as far as I know, they are natural, but natural could be applied to many things, and when does something no longer rate as natural? A tarnished silver cup that is stored in an airtight case, vs on left out in the air, are the results each receives still natural or is it more truly based on how each is stored that provides validation for the condition of each. Good point you brought up.

[@TheShmeebitdog]

If you put it in a window it will go from taking months or years to weeks

[@MrTheKing771]

Going to try this for the first time. So basically i can use old book that has yellow type paper and tighly wrap coin to it, and for accelerated process place them next to window and leave them for few months?

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

yes, as long as the paper is NOT acid free, it will cause the coin to react, heat will accelerate the process, but do not use artificial heat, natural is the way to go. If not sure about the process, a plain manila envelope will work well. PS, don't wrap too tightly, you do want some ventilation and you don't want to scuff the coin's high point, plus a looser wrap will make getting coin out later, a safer task.

[@melissabryer1141]

OHHH! I love this video! But I have questions! #1... what effect would you get with different colored paper? Maybe construction paper that's red or blue, ext #2... Will this work with more modern clad coins? Uncirculated lower mint 2012 quarters?

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Hi there Melissa,bthats a very good question. I have fortunately had the opportunity to find coins like this in different colored types of paper. The key thing to tenenver is, a coin will tone over time if exposed to the air, but to acheive those popping colors, a non acid free paper must be used. the color of the paper should not make a large difference as long as is dose not say acid free paper, otherwise you will get no toning. As a collector for over 20 years, it has been noted that the manila envelopes provide the best outcome, mostly due to.the paoer being durable enought to house the coin, yet gentle enought to not scratch the coins surface. Modern coins? The great news is, yes! Some, if not all modern US coins can experience a degree of toning, test out which coin give you the best results and have fun. PS. When housing a coin, after the toning processes, use a holder that is is PVC free, if it does not say this, don't buy it or use it, its the wirst for a couns surface and the chemicaks will leech on to the couns surface and permanently danage it.

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

I did a experiment and put a cull silver eagle in a beef jerky maker on low heat for 2 days nd had a great rainbow tone after I’m just using it for jewelry so I my will have no numastic value

[@moshishakur2908]

When trying this toning method do you put the coin naked in the manila envelope? You know without the slip?

[@jsump69]

Yes naked

[@DaPreacher1956]

So, after you cut a piece off the manilla envelope, then what do you do with it? Use it to write on? Use it as toilet paper? You put the coin inside with the big hole to touch the envelope bubble wrap or mail it for grading immediately?😂

[@jonathon5738]

Will PCGS still grade them and can I use old newspaper

[@jsump69]

Yes and yes

[@BigAl_00]

This is a shocker. Welcome back

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Thanks, I really want KZbin to be my career in the near future. I'll keep expanding and evolving the channel over the next few months; slow and steady, I feel, is the way to go.

[@chucaoson]

Lên màu vậy chấm điểm NGC có được điểm không bạn! Làm ơn hãy trả lời tôi! Thanks!!!

[@starwarsforlife7448]

Hiii this is awesome I can’t wait to share this with my dad. But I had some questions. 1. How long is a good amount of time you gave random months? Like for that first coin how long was it in there and same with that second one 2. Where can you buy the envelopes so I can surprise him!

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Hey, I'm glad you found this video useful. to answer your question, it depends on the humidity, temperature and external forces on the coin, like movement to the piece and the paper one uses. you can buy the manila envelopes at any Walmart, or office supply store, make sure they (are not) acid free or this will not work. the average amount of time it too for my Morgan silver dollars was 11 months for the one with the bulls eye toning, and about 9-10 months for the super colorful one. the warmer the environment, the faster the changes. Also exposing the envelope to sunlight can have an accelerative effect of the chemical changes on your coin, which means you will have to check in on it more often, like every 3 months or so. Start with common dates first that have good luster, they will turn out the best and offer the least risk and the most reward. Selling, getting your coin professionally certified can help with getting the most value out of the coin, just FYI. I hope you have a nice week and tell your Dad I wish Him a Happy Father's Day :)

[@everettwhite9874]

@@MYGOLDCOIN101 Have you had any of your coins that were toned using this method graded by any third party grading company to grade MS60 or higher?

[@cylentkills]

Don't do it this is bad as cleaning them

[@cylentkills]

@@everettwhite9874 probably not. Look up Artificial Toning. This is what Ebay sellers do to hide a cleaning

[@mulanjamilah7849]

I just studied at Hobo coin carving. Is that Buffalo coin really big? custom coins?

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

They are super cool to find and a few well craved ones can go for premium. Hopfully, the ones used are on no date buffalo's, as those bring the least value. If you find a vintage hobo carving, you may be able to have it certified🤗

[@richardbaines5192]

I go to coin shows 1 to 2 times a month! And true collectors don’t want toned coins more and more people are doing fake toning . When before most toned coins came from bank bags. Before you know it they probably will be worthless! Just my observation from people I talked to at shows

[@Coinswithhistory]

wow, amazing video! I have a bunch of unc silver dimes, so Im trying this right now...😍

[@curtisjackson3556]

Did it work???

[@Kenlydford]

Did you get good results:) I’m guessing not...

[@humongousd]

@Coins with history did your experiment work?

[@toneysisk1585]

Not sure how you got the blue tone.

[@AndrejBk]

I am using paper from old school notebooks (around 1960), on some coins it works very nice

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Hec yes!

[@jonathancrocker366]

I may have missed it. But how long does one leave the coin inside the envelope? Should I flip the coin periodically? How often, how long? Thanks in advance.

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Hey there, in warmer climates, the toning will get darker, faster. Like a fine wine, the longer it ages, the better it will be. I typically let mine tone for 3-6 months, then, with clean hands, check on the coins progress. Once the checking is finished, I place it back in the exact spot it was before in the envelope. PS. Be sure it's a non-buble wrap, manila envelop.

[@sunshinel6994]

Hi mate, new subscriber here. I was almost too late to find this video, but luckily I found it. So I am in a tropical area. Can I use the Kraft paper bags for silver coin toning? Can I place coins in the bathroom or directly to the sun light out side of the house? Also, if that is a good idea to keep flipping them coins week by week. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

In the grand scheme of things, this method works best for common dates, because some collectors may want scarce date untoned, but brown paper bages will work, manila envelopes, and old cardboard coun albums, will tones coins. In my video, I accidentally grabbed a bubble nailer, but you want the paper to make contact with the coin to get the toning effect. This is how other certified coins, from back in the day became toned, the naturally lowOH level of the paper reacted and protects the surface by creating tarnish, known as toning. Hope that helps

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Thank you fo subscribing 🤗

[@sunshinel6994]

@@MYGOLDCOIN101 Cheers mate for your comments, really appreciated. One more thing is do you need to flick them coin or leave them, cheers

[@chloe6395]

Hi! I have a toned coin but the sides are still a brown copper color. Are naturally toned coins also toned on the sides?

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Hi there, geat question, yes, coins can and do often tone on their sides as well as the rims, obverses and reverses, any place air can reach the coin and react with it's surface. The reason coins in sealed holders seem to never change it just that, not air flow, which can significantly preserve the condition of the coin for several year if not decades or even longer. You may notice that on copper coin, the first areas to change color are the edges, or the rims of the coin. They will experience some of the most exposure to air, contaminates, and human contact. They will slowly change from a broght copper orange to a red, then to a brown orange, then a light brown colors, then wventualy turn a dark brown. This is the way copper oxidizes and produces a patina which protects the underlying metal from further corrosion. Older copper pennies are a good example of this, pre-1982 circa. any us penny after that dat will be made from 99% zinc wirh a thin layer of copper leaf all over the coin. These later dates tend to not fair as well as their older counterparts and can sometimes be foundco.pmetely rusted through with little protection from such a thin layer of copper. Hope this helped.😸

[@chloe6395]

@@MYGOLDCOIN101 I was wondering since I have an all pink coin and it was brown on the sides of the coin. I thought it was fake toning since it wasn’t on the sides of the coin which is why i asked!! Thanks!

[@michaellooper642]

Yes, metallurgist will catch it.

[@johnlaird4334]

HOW HARD IS IT TO GET A 1.00 MANILA ENVELOPE TO MAKE A PROPER VIDEO?

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Spur of the moment video, and didn't have one on hand and didnt have a car, but nothing stopping whoever wants to get their own in their own time🙃

[@johnranalli2648]

Where is the follow up video ?

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Hi there, I can attempt a follow up vid, things have been super stressful financially and I may have to sell some of my collection.

[@wayneflemmer2607]

This will take value away from you coin! Don't think for one moment that coin dealers, grading companies and people that have collected coins for many years can't spot a fake toned coin?.It is considered a damaged coin taking its value right away. For Gods sake please don't do this to your coins!

[@kennethstegall1075]

Scrolled way too far for someone to understand this. Artificial toning does not look as good and as you already said makes it a problem coin

[@justindix9389]

Agreed!

[@OldPrimate]

Wrong. This is natural toning that was simply done on purpose. That doesnt make it artificial and the coins will straight grade at both NGC and PCGS

[@Mr.SergioAvocado]

Insufferable beeping though...

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

You mean the music, there is a triangle in the music being used, but beeping?

[@unapologeticallypatriotic3853]

Are these all toners that you made yourself?

[@user-le5oq6op2q]

all i can find are the brown kraft manilla envelopes will that work?

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

I think so, as long as they are not bubble wrap mailers and do not have a wax coating inside.

[@lindsey3448]

I know some of these newer envelopes don't have the chemicals in them that tones coins. Just to know I am not wasting my time could you please tell me where you get your envelopes and what brand? Thank you.

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Sure, scotch brand, basic essentials, really a basic manila envelope will work, but make sure it, DOES NOT HAVE A LINING, if you saw a bubble mailer in the video, it's the only Manila envelope I have at the time, but I do say to sure a bubble free one. Setting the coin into the corner of the envelop will work well since it reduces the chance of the coin sliding around when picked up Office supply aisle in most stores will have these mailers, they look like the ones used for holding school paper with the metal fastener at the top. Best part is, you dont need to use the entire encrlop, but it can be sectioned to save paper.

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Up&Up brand has some good ones, just make sure they are the manila type and not acid free.

[@bmiller22765]

Can you remove the toning without ruining the coin?

[@EpicAndrew97]

Why would you want to do that

[@lightbridge1695]

​@@EpicAndrew97. Because no one likes artificially toned coins.

[@OJIWILO]

How much for the 1953 Proof Roosevelt?

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

I would have it certified before selling, it's one of collection favorites.

[@kaylanalyx8055]

how long will it take for the toning to appear ?

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Hey there, the amount of time varies on temperature, humidity, and the size of the coin, Larger silver coins like Morgan Dollars can start seeing light chages onnthe rims in as little as 3 months while smaller coins can show light toning progression as little as 6 weeks on average. Higher temperatures can yeuld faster results, but the trick is to leave the coin along once toning has set in, less interupt the process and possible prolong the process. if you do become impatient after 6 minths to a year, one can wear vinal gloves and carefully inspecet the coin for a short while, but only if the coin is placed back in the exact spot in the envelope to continue the chemical reaction.

[@kaylanalyx8055]

@@MYGOLDCOIN101 thanks for the reply , so do you actually do the toning ? i saw in the video that u used a padded yellow envelope . you put the coin inside the bubble wrapped envelope or on top of the envelope for the coin to interact with the yellow surface

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

@@kaylanalyx8055 you do not use a padded envelope, I only showed the one I had on hand, but say to use a non-bubble envelope, you want the paper to make contact with the coin.

[@cylentkills]

53 not Cameo not enough contrast

[@beauxbrasseur]

Why only one coin per envelope? Also, to be clear, the coin is sitting directly inside the bubble wrapping on the inside of that Manila envelope right? Or am I missing something? Thanks again!

[@Spursfan4ever1]

Yeah, you missed the part in the video where he specifies "NOT " to use the envelope with the bubble wrap.

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

The envelope you will beed is a plain, manila envelope, no bubble wrap inside. The one I used was the only envelipe I had on hand, but I express that you will need an non bubble mailer in the video. i recomend one coun per envelope to prevent sliding around and possible dinging.

[@nunyabusiness3954]

You never posted about the other coins

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

I can if you'd like, I had a hard time locating them after realizing that they were no longer in their paper tabs. At this time I'm helpping my gf through a broken leg and medical bills, so videos have been slow.

[@Racer-M]

so do collectors sell this as artificial toning? i would love to do this to my ungraded morgans, but honestly if true collectors frown on this, then im not doing it. seems like an awesome trick and not sure how you could tell if someone did this or not to the coin but still, staying true to the hobby is a main goal, and i would but not if true collectors hate this.

[@kobewoods5525]

Seems people don’t truly understand the difference between artificial and natural. This is 100% natural. It will happen much more quickly in the right conditions but still natural. Artificial is using chemicals or heat… or both. Takes a day to make artificial toning. Not months or years. This is no different than toning from an old coin album.

[@itwashervoice]

As a collector seeking this toning I personally would not care or find it to not be authentic, but that’s me.

[@Racer-M]

@kobewoods5525 Well, to me personally, if it is intentionally done to produce a certain outcome, then it is unnatural. Natural toning, imo is when it happens over time and isn't planned. It doesn't have much to do with the way the toning came about but more about time and circumstances. Like coins that have had extended time in bank bags, and a few of them out of a hundred happened to get toned for whatever reason. Sounds like most people dont care one way or the other, maybe maybe thats a purist way of looking at it, while most people are fine with it either way.🤷‍♂️ im still new to all of this, so im def not the authority or even educated heavily on this stuff.

[@fordhamr]

Have you tested this method? I have and it doesn't work. Think you showed us some toned coins you had bought, not toned yourself. :)

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Yes, they have been toned by me.

[@TheShmeebitdog]

Question is it better to have it in a high humid environment or low humidity? Also if I kept them under an artificial sunlight at around 90-100°f would that speed up the process also is it purely a Manila envelope or do the padded Manila envelopes work as well? I have some silver I’m tempted to try this with

[@JOOLVAUR]

I’d assume that high humidity would help. Not sure about the light tho

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Non-padded, that was all I had for the video, higher humidity can help. but it doesn't matter too much, however, heat does, warmer conditions will make it happen faster.

[@EdMorleyTube]

video would have gotten a like from me if it wasn't for that beeping sound... Just saying

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Beeping sound? The only beeping that I could imagine being in the video is the soft sound track, I hope you enjoyed the video other than the mysterious beeping.

[@Konduct_]

Im gonna say...it could pass pcgs and it does look really beautiful but, you take away from the naturalness of numismatics. There's already a prototype thats sorts error coins. As exciting as i was to watch it, it also broke my heart. I can see kids dumping hand fulls of coins into the machine and walking away to play videogames. No more people sitting down looking through magnifying glasses and finding joy and fulfilment. When you take skill and patience away from anything, it quickly losses value.

[@Brian-bm7ew]

Why you would want to show someone how to scam coin collectors is beyond me.

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Why do you say that?

[@-BigMike-]

The toning is occurring naturally. There is no scam to it. If he was using sulfur and/or other chemicals to tone them, it would be entirely different. What he does is the same thing other toned coins go through. The sulfur in the manilla paper is what causes the oxidation on the silver. Same as the sulfur in the old coin folders and flips that's 99.9% of toned coins come from.

[@justindix9389]

If you do this and sell as toned to someone YOU ARE SCAMMING THEM. Manmade toning is completely different than natural, and a grader will deem these as fraudulent toning. If someone sends it off they’re gonna be very very angry if they pay to get it graded and then it’s deemed fraudulent

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

These tone like any other naturally toned coins found in an old coin albums, time and reacting to their suroundings. The coins derived from the older albums, have produced some of the most beautifully tones coins on the market. If you don't own an old school coon album, the manila envelopes are similar in paper chemistry and produce similar results.

[@AARONH85]

What’s the difference?

[@monkeycigs4762]

It's not manmade toning. No difference in this technique and finding some beautiful toned coins in a mint roll that has been untouched for a long time. Coins wrapped in paper... same deal.

[@gusjohnson4477]

@@monkeycigs4762 manmade toning is when you use those chemicals right?

[@toneysisk1585]

How would this be fraudulent? What law is being broken?

[@dienaong3186]

Artificially toned coins are not cool.Its fraud.lt is not right.

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Artificial toning is usually procured by adding chemicals directly to the coins surface or by changing the metal's temperature to alter the coin's appearance in a short period of time, leaving the coin to look washed out and flat. Manila envelopes, old coin albums, and US canvas mint bags induce natural toning, as the coins react with the materials in their natural environment. take silver that is left out in the air for months, it will eventually begin to tone, or tarnish without external means, but it usually looks unattractive. Placing a coin in a controlled environment, bids the best possible outcome when allowing a coin to tone.

[@toneysisk1585]

How is this fraud?

[@itwashervoice]

Cool information but it is a little bit sheisty, that you sort of just grade the coins yourself and then write that number on the coin holder as if it were done by someone professional. Also writing things like cameo on the coin when not verified by professional seems misleading too. I understand if this is just for your own personal collection, I sure hope if you were selling these items that you wouldn’t have those words written on the coin which could potentially mislead your customers. I would leave those MS ratings and special terms for the people grading the coins. That’s what they were intended for. Common folk should be using terms like a AU/BU ,until graded it’s just a BU coin.

[@ExperienceTheHunt]

Don't listen to any of this lol

[@TheDrewjirby]

Terrible 👎

[@lazyboylarry4345]

I would not suggest anybody do this to their numismatic valued coins! You're destroying history! These coin grading services will know the difference between artificial toning or intentional toning and natural toning and you're actually lowering the value of your coins. If you have to do this do it to bullion pieces where the value would not be affected.

[@lazyboylarry4345]

You don't need an envelope you can use Tupperware

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Thats interesting, I will have to try that out.

[@lazyboylarry4345]

Yeah it looks cool and pretty but you're actually destroying the value and if you took that coin and had it graded you get it back after wasting your money as artificial toning and it would be actually worth less it has to be what they call artificial and this is where it gets kind of weird because there's no such thing as artificial I guess they mean naturally.

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

From what I was able to gather from PCGS grading practices is, if a coin looks suspicious, they tend to mark it as artificially toned, even when it is not, and vise verse. About every 5-7 years, they're grading standards go in flux, going from super lax, to super script and back again. If you look out for the 1st generation PCGS coins, you can find an undegraded gem, even the years after can provided deeply undegraded coins, I have one of them myself.

[@MYGOLDCOIN101]

Fair enough, the science behind it is like making a fine wine, don't rush it.

[@scotts1356]

If you think you're destroying the value of the coin, dip it in Ezest. That product will take off the toning and grading companies will not consider it a cleaned coin.