1870 Indian Head Cent / IHC Odd Toning

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amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 12/26/2012 4:20 pm Not quite sure what to make of this one? What do you all think? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1870-Indian...em2c6ac88542 Report this Post to the Staff

dsfreeworld Pillar of the Community United States 4337 Posts	Posted 12/26/2012 4:29 pm recolored or an attempt at it? maybe... i don't like the woodgrain look to it but that is one persons opinion Report this Post to the Staff
SHAFTA9a Bedrock of the Community Canada 10743 Posts	Posted 12/26/2012 4:31 pm Great looking coin in my opinion. not a bad price either. They are calling it 'fine' I think you'll find it would grade higher the that. Report this Post to the Staff
DavidZerbato Pillar of the Community United States 1081 Posts	Posted 12/26/2012 4:38 pm Coin looks good to me. Looks like some plancent alloy issues, but looks original to me, a little dark maybe.I agree with the grade. Report this Post to the Staff
amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 12/26/2012 4:42 pm I liked it too. Just never seen alloy issues that dark. Kinda wish I needed one of these. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 12/27/2012 12:15 am I've seen weirdly toned/woodgrained coins from the 1870s, possibly due to the mint recycling earlier coins by re-melting them, and possibly including CuNi coins. That said, I find it a little odd how the heavily worn areas such as the cheek and ribbon are one even color. I would not be surprised if the coin was re-toned to hide cleaning or other damage. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 12/27/2012 12:32 am Yeah, I don't like it. The dark toning over the "wood grain", appears to have been applied. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
argentum Pillar of the Community United States 1195 Posts	Posted 12/27/2012 01:39 am It looks cool enough that I'd pay maybe a fifth of that asking price. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36841 Posts	Posted 12/27/2012 01:45 am When in doubt, avoid it as there will be many more in the future. Report this Post to the Staff
monkeyman67 Valued Member United States 439 Posts	Posted 12/27/2012 9:19 pm That is a very interesting looking coin. I like IH cents but wouldn't touch it for that price. Report this Post to the Staff
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1870 IHC Odd Toning