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Pancakeslayer New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 11/24/2021 8:58 pm I have a 2019 Massachusetts State Quarter that has only a couple little shiny spots. It has the color of a old penny. I'm not sure what you call it? I have never seen a quarter this color, Even on ebay. It also has almost looks like a particle circle lightly imprinted on it. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 100850 Posts	Posted 11/24/2021 9:01 pm Well first off Second: Can you post up better pictures (closer and cropped to the coins edge)? Third: from the images you posted it looks like environmental damage or toning. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Pancakeslayer New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 11/24/2021 9:02 pm I am new to all of this and could use some help Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19337 Posts	Posted 11/24/2021 9:06 pm Exposure to an environmental agent. May be mechanical coin wrapper damage--the 'circular' feature barely visible a bit inside the rim. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34489 Posts	Posted 11/24/2021 9:11 pm @pan, first welcome to CCF. Second, I agree that this is surface toning due to chemical or environmental exposure. Interesting to look at, but just worth face value. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21714 Posts	Posted 11/24/2021 9:12 pm to the CCF Whatever caused it, it is not an error as it didn't happen during the striking of the coins so it must be damage of some sort Report this Post to the Staff
Pancakeslayer New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 11/24/2021 9:16 pm This is about as clear as I can get it. I watched a few videos that said only to run warm h20 over it and don't scrub. Is there a better way without damaging it? Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21714 Posts	Posted 11/24/2021 9:19 pm Why go through the trouble of trying to clean it. It is worth 25 cents now and it will be worth 25 cents after. Much better pictures by the way. Edited by JimmyD 11/24/2021 9:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Pancakeslayer New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 11/24/2021 9:22 pm Thanks guys I really appreciate it. I have recently cam into some old silver coins and mint sets. So I apologize in advance if I ask dumb questions. & Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 11/24/2021 11:40 pm Your question is not "dumb" it's just an issue that is asked a great deal here on CCF. I agree that your coin is a victim of harsh environmental conditions that have stained/tarnished/discoloured/altered it. This was done post mint as there is nothing in the minting process that would do this to your quarter. It looks cool, but is only damage. No premium I'm afraid. to the CCF! What other questions do you have for us? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 191716 Posts	Posted 11/26/2021 11:29 pm to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5828 Posts	Posted 11/27/2021 06:34 am I like your screen name but unfortunately, this is just environmental damage. Overlapping staining can cause our eyes to see whacky things. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 100850 Posts	Posted 11/27/2021 08:17 am In addition, your new pictures are very good. Thanks for posting them up fir us. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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