09/26/2019
Does colorful tarnish that forms on a coin after many years constitute a higher value ?, the latest auction results say yes.
Silver coins that have been stored in or near a source of sulfur such as paper envelopes or albums can acquire unique colors, the more colors of the rainbow you can see on the coin the higher the value in most cases.
This process takes many years and it appears that it is being appreciated for the art more than ever before. It can increase the value many times.
To collectors it confirms its beauty and originality, its very hard to replicate the toning (color ) that forms.
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