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I have a 1943-S that is toned almost a gold color at certain angles then mixed colors at other angles. The sides not toned. I think it can happen from what type of environment they're in. I can say with 100% certainty that mines never been altered. It was kept in a bag with other copper pennies under a bed at my relatives house from the early 1950's until 2010 when I inherited it with the rest of the collection. None of the coins were in protectors so they all were exposed and a lot of the silver coins have a lot of rainbow tones. So it seems it only takes 60 years being kept in a controlled temperature environment is what it takes. I'm not sure how much ventilation they could've gotten sitting under a bed in the dark but maybe that factored into the equation. This was the one of 3 steel pennies in the collection and the other two have similar toning but not as good luster as this one. I have it in a square cardboard holder now sitting in my closet. I'm just now getting around to trying to go through which ones to get graded. I think this one might grade well but I'm not sure if you can see in the photos but there is what looks like water spots (or do they call that white milk spots) on the back and to the right of Lincoln on the front. I guess that's caused by the zinc breaking down. I want to see if It can be cleaned without ruining the toning. Good luck :)      |
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Cinciruss,  Best to start your own thread. Photos could be a bit better focus and less glare. Weight? John1  |
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to the Community! Your reply was split into its own topic for the proper attention.  Reference Topic: http://goccf.com/t/455206 |
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Bedrock of the Community
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It was kept in a bag with other copper pennies... 60 years... Zinc + copper = brass. Not saying that this is what happened to your coin, but it might be an explanation for the toning. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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11/06/2023 1:07 pm
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Well, I would say plated, but not if the edges are normal. so It could be a strange toning it took from the other coins in was stored with. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Certainly looks reprocessed. to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
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in general avoid touching the front and back of potentially valuable coins because doing so leaves fingerprints that greatly reduce their value
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Bedrock of the Community
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To CCF! Appears to be toned. Might have been something to do with the way it was stored. Also, only hold coins by the edge or with gloves. Fingerprints are not good. Lowers the value too. Errers and Varietys.
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Looks like a real nice, original example, MS-64/65. Consider yourself lucky if it has toned, it's not often you see a toned example! Congrats and welcome to CC!
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11/08/2023 11:08 pm
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I'm not sure if you can see in the photos but there is what looks like water spots (or do they call that white milk spots) on the back and to the right of Lincoln on the front. I guess that's caused by the zinc breaking down. I want to see if
It can be cleaned without ruining the toning. Those are water stains courtesy of the mint (milk spots only apply to silver). The zinc is not yet breaking down on this coin, it's in mint state condition. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THIS COIN. Those stains cannot be removed without damaging the surfaces. Even in this condition the coin is only ~$5 on the market so it's not worth messing with. In cleaned condition it's worth about 3 cents. In general NEVER CLEAN A COIN. Edited by BadThad
11/08/2023 11:15 pm
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BadThad yes. You're correct. There is what looks like water spots that is milky white. So you think that can be professionally cleaned off? I wasn't sure with it being steel. Might be worth looking into. Yeah I've been horrible about not using gloves and touching the coins with my bare hands. Gonna make sure I don't do that anymore.
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Still looks reprocessed to me. |
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