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One50 Valued Member United States 361 Posts	Posted 02/22/2015 8:24 pm For my WWII set I'm collecting, I have all my zinc wheat cents. They are in fantastic shape. Low MS would be my guess. The only issue is they are hazy looking. I assume this is proper toning for the zinc cent? I should leave it alone and enjoy it's ageing? Like toning on silver coins this acceptable? Proper care and storage techniques same as any other coin? What are your thoughts? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

SilverStackerKid Pillar of the Community United States 6478 Posts	Posted 02/22/2015 8:26 pm As they all say, "NEVER CLEAN A COIN!" I would leave it alone and enjoy the way they look because once you do anything to it it is no longer ms. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 02/22/2015 8:49 pm I would screw encapsulate them all, each to their own diameter. If you can't find the capsules, Mylar 2x2's in archival quality non PVC album pages is OK. If in a humid climate, further protect in a cliplock polyethylene plastic bag. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19942 Posts	Posted 02/23/2015 4:27 pm No wheat cents were made using copper plated zinc planchets. Show us what you say is "hazing", I'd like to see some pictures. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12817 Posts	Posted 02/23/2015 5:52 pm Do you mean "steel wheat cents" (not zinc)? As BadThad mentioned there were no zinc wheaties made. And yes, pics please! Report this Post to the Staff
bandsdean Pillar of the Community United States 2125 Posts	Posted 02/24/2015 2:09 pm How about zinc plated steel cents. Is that a better description? Report this Post to the Staff
One50 Valued Member United States 361 Posts	Posted 02/24/2015 8:23 pm Here is a picture for you to look over. Yes, Zinc Coated Steel to be exact. On the Obverse you can see it around "trust" and on the left side from 6 - 10 o'clock. The Reverse is almost 100% hazy with a few spots of clear. It's like someone drove down a dirt road with these on the roof of the car. I don't dare wipe it in case it's abrasive. Thoughts? Oh, I had to edit the post to tell you all this is #50 post for me Edited by One50 02/24/2015 8:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12817 Posts	Posted 02/25/2015 12:05 am Hey, congrats on the 50 posts, One50. Just imagine the hoopla when you post number....One50.... And thanks for taking the time to post pics. This one does look it was at one point dusty/cruddy all over...then maybe put in a pocket and the high points were rubbed clean? I'd leave it alone too. Or acetone bath if you're sure it's just light surface crud. Report this Post to the Staff
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