Hi BB: Thanks for responding so quickly to my question. Even though it appears to have been polished at some point in time, I am leaving my coin collection to one of my grandson's, and I have teen grandsons, but my 6 year old is the only one to have shown interest in them. I am 80ish, and by the time he gets my age, it will have darkened again. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!! :o) Have a great day and God bless you and yours!!! With kindest regards, jcmath1 Jim