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2boys28 New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 01/10/2008 10:51 pm I was wondering if over time a (copper) Lincoln Cent that is slabbed PCGS MS65RD will loose it's red color. Does it dull at all over a time of 15 years or so since it has been slabbed. Or does the slab help protect it from that. Thanks 2Boys28 Edited by 2boys28 01/10/2008 10:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff

KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 01/10/2008 11:08 pm As long as there's oxygen in the slab, copper will oxidize. And, any other elements present can combine with the copper too, such as sulphur. Additionally, today's "toned" coins may someday be completely brown. Toning doesn't stop at the most attractive step. Report this Post to the Staff
USArmyParatrooper Pillar of the Community United States 1283 Posts	Posted 01/10/2008 11:38 pm Unfortunately I see quite a few Lincolns slabbed "Red" that there is NO WAY could still be considered Red. And they tend to sell for less than typical market value, but still more than one slabbed as RB. What drives me crazy is that the coins IS, without question, a Red-Brown and anyone who will pay for otherwise is nuts. "Buy the coin, not the slab" Report this Post to the Staff
BajaBlu New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 01/10/2008 11:49 pm yes. all copper tones.it may take some time, but all red changes eventually. Report this Post to the Staff
Jim1953 Pillar of the Community United States 2600 Posts	Posted 01/11/2008 09:17 am And this begets the question, why even worry about the color. All copper ages and it then really becomes the quality of the strike which is what is important, anyway. Jim Report this Post to the Staff
USArmyParatrooper Pillar of the Community United States 1283 Posts	Posted 01/11/2008 10:24 am Jim, on the flip side (I love coin puns!) the color has a great affect on eye appeal. I have an appreciation for brilliant, red MS coins as well as a nice glossy brown. There's a lot of copper coins that have stayed red for 100+ years. I'm just wondering how the coins get slabbed Red and THEN suddenly starts turning brown. There are tons of examples out there. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 01/11/2008 11:24 am Some where slabbed in vacuum, while others were slabbed in the bath room! Maybe not literally, and I am no expert, but I am sure the environment where the coins were encapsulated has an effect. Just how much care is given to ensure the ambient air is clean and/or not caught in the slab? 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
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