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New Member
United States
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Would this be considered a toned Penny? I love the colors! This penny is in really good condition, EXCEPT there is a lamination error(?) on the top right corner of the Lincoln Memorial. Should I consider sending this off for grading? Any other information that I am not asking would be appreciated.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Welcome to the Forum.I don't think sending it off would be cost effective. It is nice though, a keeper. Congrats.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I dont think I would get it graded. Depends on what you want it graded for? Are you keeping it or selling it. If I was keeping it I would slab it so that it is protected and stays toned like that. If I was selling it well I'm not sure the price of grading and having it graded would make a big difference . You might be spending more than you wwill make. I don't think that is lamination I honestly don't know ? Struck Through Grease or something else? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
The yellow toning reminds me of a heated coin. (Not always because sulfur turns silver coins yellow) I bought a roll of 1955-S coins that someone ruined by coating them with soap and putting them over a candle:   That would made me question the toning. |
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New Member
 United States
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Thank you all! Coop, once again thank you for the picture. So are you saying that the yellow in a copper penny is usually never found in natural toning? This coin looks so uniformed in its toning. Even the reverse side looks uniformed. I am planning on taking some coins to our local Coin shop tomorrow and I will get him to look at this one too.
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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
41 Posts |
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
62064 Posts |
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
5964 Posts |
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
5964 Posts |
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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
144 Posts |
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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Posted 08/06/2015 8:16 pm
