Some Of My Rainbow Pennies From Collection

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.

Use like to use both overhead and angled shots to show color because you can't always see it from straight on.

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.