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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I do have one that is yellow/silver in color. But it was a proof cent that was still in the cello.   But Yellow color is a often a bad sign to me. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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tone on the coins make the coin worth like 10 x better
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Do not send in to TPG. I believe that's more of a hit on reverse than lamination. sorry , but the whole coin just doesn't warrant grading. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That doesn't look like a hit to me. I am guessing struck through debris maybe.
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New Member
United States
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Definitely struck through, not a hit. Coop, serious question, why would anyone bother toning a coin so ambiguously that has so much circulation (steps etc)?
OP. imo cool coin and a keeper but I think you would be hard pressed to not lose money - I'm thinking this is a face value coin as far as marketability, but would look good in a 2x2 as a conversation piece at home.
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08/07/2015 3:58 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sometimes people tamper with coins, clean coins, dip them in jewelry cleaner, taco sauce, vinegar, baking soda rubs and ETC. Why? Good question.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think they're trying to make them more valuable, but actually doing the opposite.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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tone on the coins make the coin worth like 10 x better Only if it's natural, otherwise it's 10 x worse. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
Even storage in albums can turn coins. How were treat a coin today will affect it's future as a collectible.
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Valued Member
United States
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Coop, you said, "But Yellow color is a often a bad sign to me." Why? What makes it a bad sign? What might it be indicative of?
Thanks in advance.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It usually denotes that the coin was heated. (which is not natural toning) Altering the color. The colors on cents should be blue/reds/violet colors. On silver coins their can be yellow color. But here is a video you might appreciate. (the area of toned coins is later on in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xomkcPK1R_cThe rest of the links are in my signature line. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Thank you, Coop. That was a pleasure to watch.
I have a dozen uncirculated rolls of 1968-S cents that I picked up at the bank. Some "old timer" had just turned them in. They're in exceptional condition--except they are all bright yellow-gold like your coin pics above. They're gorgeous.
Based on what you said, I think maybe he had them stored in a hot garage for a few decades...
Thanks again, Coop.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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"serious question, why would anyone bother toning a coin so ambiguously that has so much circulation (steps etc)?"
They could be practice coins to refine their method before trying to tone nicer coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The heat will affect them. I bought some rolls like yours that was stored in the heat. The side facing outside was affected, the opposite side was not. There were red/purple in color.
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United States
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I have that, too, Coop. From the same "stash," I have half dozen UNC 1965 rolls: one side is bright, tangerine orange--the other are beautiful reds. They're pretty but... ")
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