1960-D Lincoln Cent "purple" Color. Are These Considered Desirable?

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MarcyMarce New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 02/13/2020 9:36 pm I have a few coins that are deep purple color . I'm not to sure if they are red brown or red but do they have any value in them? Accepting any responses! THANK YOU ... Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34524 Posts	Posted 02/13/2020 9:40 pm @mm, while there are some toning-enthusiasts, I think that there are many folks who don't. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
MarcyMarce New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 02/13/2020 9:45 pm Thank you for the response! So I assume it's all subjective to the buyers? Edited by MarcyMarce 02/13/2020 9:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff
YourGeorgiaPeach Valued Member United States 287 Posts	Posted 02/14/2020 08:57 am It's definitely subjective, toning never influences the grade of a coin, it can just make it more or less attractive. Personally I think your coin looks very nice, I wouldn't even be surprised if anyone offered you a small premium for it. Otherwise, decent grade, common year, and small date 1960-D's aren't super uncommon either. YGP Edited by YourGeorgiaPeach 02/14/2020 08:57 am Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/14/2020 09:07 am Marcy , a classic case of an environment that the coin was placed in through out the years ., might even be folder or type of album it was placed in . Whatever the case may be I don't think it's a bad toning , some guys might like it . Report this Post to the Staff
MarcyMarce New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 02/14/2020 1:45 pm Thank you for all the responses and honesty! :) Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 02/15/2020 04:17 am Officially colouring or toning is considered "damage" but as other have said, this is very subjective. Some might offer you a premium for them, while others won't touch them. It's all eye appeal and personal tastes. Also, I've heard that toned coins can/will change over time. It has to do with the environments past, present and future. While many have tried to manipulate the process, few have seceded, and as stated the colour you see presently is no guarantee of where the tones/colours may go. Report this Post to the Staff
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1960-D Lincoln Cent "Purple" Color. Are These Considered Desirable?