envelope toning A term applied to toning that results from storage mainly in 2 x 2 manila envelopes; most paper envelopes contain reactive chemicals.
Envelope toning - Coloration that results from storage in small manila "coin envelopes". Most paper envelopes contain sulfur that causes chemical reactions on the surfaces of coins.
 See also: Storage, Striking, Gold, Double eagle, High Relief
  
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