"recolored" Indian Cents

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indian_hoarder Pillar of the Community United States 5079 Posts	Posted 02/08/2016 9:31 pm I've seen many coins in slabs that state "questionable color" or called "recolored". And those coins tend to look a little off, but usually pretty close to mint colors. Just how are these cents recolored so close to red? I know things like vinegar rip off the outer toning to make copper look like lifeless gold, and sulphur can take coins back to brown - but what is used to get the more natural looking mint color? Report this Post to the Staff

nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 02/16/2016 11:18 am Ask greatsoutherncoins or fairviewcoins, both sellers on ebay. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 02/16/2016 11:25 am I run into this with Lincolns also. I think they are sometimes dipped and retoned artificially to mask the original dipping. I don't know exactly how this is done but I do come across the two above mentioned ebay sellers often and agree that their coins look off many times. My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
Go-Rebels Pillar of the Community 681 Posts	Posted 02/16/2016 12:30 pm Quote: I know things like vinegar rip off the outer toning to make copper look like lifeless gold, and sulphur can take coins back to brown - but what is used to get the more natural looking mint color? Less sulfur. I have certified many, many recolored coppers in PCGS holders. The question is not the chemicals, it's the process... Report this Post to the Staff
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