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Bedrock of the Community
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Most of these coins have either been cleaned or are well-worn coins that have been stored in kraft-type envelopes that have imbued these false colors.  Edited by Coinfrog
12/31/2021 9:05 pm
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I definitely am not questioning your expertise. I am just somewhat confused because I know my dad did not believe in cleaning no do I. I suppose it is possible they were done before he acquired them. It has been nearly 50 years ago. Thanks for the input. For my knowledge I would ask what details or effects makes the coins appear cleaned or toned? These pictures do not do the coins justice. They are quite colorful and glossy.
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12/31/2021 9:10 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Can you tell us what light source you are using? Thanks.
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I am not sure what is going on with the pictures. If you are using the camera on your phone, you might be holding the phone vertically when it should be horizontal (or vice versa, I don't remember which way orients the pics correctly). Prior to hitting the button "post new reply", you can assess what you are about to post by clicking on "preview" first. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Bedrock of the Community
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With respect to your dad, I would not pay $5 for the entire lot. I mean this sincerely. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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 Sort of ignore many replies of a negative nature. Although many are real statements, the do not reflect the feelings of everyone. Some are actually ment to be constructive as to how the coins really do appear. However, you really should look into posting photos right side up. Makes it easier to actually see the coins as they are. You might have the starting of an entirely toned coin collection. Has your Dad left you his entire collection? |
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Yes my dad has left me his entire collection from trade, Morgan, other silver dollars, half's, quarters, dimes, nickels, Pennie's, and some foreign and silver bars. I have many full books of silver and Chad coins in many different coins. I know everyone has an opinion and I have no intent of selling these coins for $5. I have posted numbers post where the pictures were correct. This happened when I started using a macro scope on my iPhone. The pictures are correct when I pick them from my library but turn when uploading , but not always. I do preview before up loading but I have found no way to turn the uploaded picture without deleting and going to my library editing it there and turning it and then when I upload it, it stays turned. Has me currently baffled. I was using regular overhead fluorescent lighting.
Edited by rkennedy1945
12/31/2021 11:04 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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In particular, the 1937-D LWC looks cleaned (with gasoline or similar substance) and has retoned. Decades ago, this type of cleaning of copper coins was surprisingly common. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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That 42 looks brand new. Nice coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
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No offence intended, just my opinion. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Agreed the 1942 is nice. Some are obviously cleaned. Side note -- I just came across this 1957 LWC the other day. Looks like it may have been scrubbed (poorly) with a harsh chemical many decades ago. Whatever the case, I'll release it back into the wild.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like a great collection!
Some of the coins have a toning pattern consistent with an old cleaning. Others look good. Better pictures would help, start with some non-angled pictures. Too much angle cuts through any patina and can make coins look odd or cleaned.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Use like to use both overhead and angled shots to show color because you can't always see it from straight on.   |
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Pillar of the Community
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The 1961-d is attractive, but I have no clue how many were altered. I am the worst at gaging color or correct toning color. Other members can testify to this as they have reminded me often. As I understand it cleaning a coin was accepted in the earlier days, hence it's harder to find early original wheats.
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rkennedy1945; Like you and your father, I have an affinity for toned coins, especially for copper coins. Over the years, I have acquired quite a few (mostly U.S. cents) from circulation that are toned very similar to the ones you posted photos of. It doesn't matter to me what was done to these particular coins in the past, whether it be an ancient "cleaning" or exposure to certain chemicals. I mean, heck, they've been circulating for decades. I collect them because I think they are attractive and desirable to me. Isn't that what coin collecting is all about, sorting through your change and saving the ones that turn you on, or a date/mint mark or variety that you need for your collection? The last time I checked, one's collection can be however one wants it to be. The coins you posted are awesome 'and' I want to thank you for sharing.
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