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Valued Member
United States
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I found this 1974 P Lincoln cent with a unique rainbow toning covering Lincolns bust, It looks like it might have been caused by some type of liquid exposure. Has anyone seen one like this before? The colors on it are quite beautiful, would it have any premium value? Thanks in advance :)   Edited by 2foxy 04/01/2023 3:59 pm
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Pillar of the Community

United States
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Looks like artificial toning to me. 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like some kind of chemical reaction almost intentional. John1 
( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion ) Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971
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Bedrock of the Community

United States
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Must agree, doesn't look natural.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, I've seen similar--many, actually. I search through mountains of cent rolls and come across all kinds of toners. Environmental exposure is the culprit. Looks interesting. I have a Dansco album full of toned Lincoln cents. I try to keep the obvious, deliberately toned examples out, but I suspect I have a few in the album. I'd keep what you have, but that's only me.
Edited by ijn1944 04/01/2023 5:49 pm
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Valued Member
United States
280 Posts |
My 2 cents worth. I've tried acetone dip on a coin of that era (one I didnt care about). Acetone did remove some gunk, but I proceeded to rinse the coin in tap water, and I got that same type of rain-bowing that was previously not there. Tap water Not Good.
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United States
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Regardless of the cause, in my opinion, it's purdy! I'm partial to toned coins though. 
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Quote: My 2 cents worth. I've tried acetone dip on a coin of that era (one I didnt care about). Acetone did remove some gunk, but I proceeded to rinse the coin in tap water, and I got that same type of rain-bowing that was previously not there. Tap water Not Good. Since artificial toning is often heat related, acetone is not likely to remove it.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I agree: that it doesn't look natural. But I like it anyway, due the the cameo effect on the portrait only.  Unfortunately, be the toning natural or artificial, it is unstable in this color state. The only way to keep it this way would be to keep it in a very secure airtight environment, starting from now.
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United States
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@2fo, as you likely know, there are folks who pay a premium for toned coins, and a subset of those seem not to care too much about AT vs. natural toning. So save this cent if you find it pleasing—the cost of ownership is low.
"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
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Bedrock of the Community

United States
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I'm in the artificial line too.
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New Member
United States
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I have some like this as well... the colors are beautiful.
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