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Bedrock of the Community
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I have found several Wheats that have a very yellow, "brassy" color. I have a couple out right now and they are both 1941. Is there a specific reason for the noticeable color difference? Pics (coin on right compared to normal brown on left):   Positions switched, sorry:  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Rest in Peace
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Not uncommon. Copper color varies considerably because of their storage and the environment. The lighter color appears to have been cleaned, which changes the true color forever.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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 It also looks like a minor Woody. |
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Moderator
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notice the dark outline around Lincoln where it didn't get cleaned. On both coins, the color SW of the 9 is basically the same. for comparison:  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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unfortunately, the surface has been altered with do to someone cleaning the coin.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
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My first thought was "cleaned" as well.
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Brass shell casings were used in certain years around the war years. John1  |
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, Brass shell casings were not used on your 1941 . Also agreeing with Moxking ,circulated copper wheats show various shades of brown due to environment and storage .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Agree as well. If you've handled enough Lincolns, you've seen almost every color in the spectrum.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thanks for the input everyone!  Admittedly, I have looked at a fraction of a percent of what some of you have. Thanks again. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Admittedly, I have looked at a fraction of a percent of what some of you have. In that case you might want to look at this one. They are mostly yellowish, but also have a slight green tint.  |
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