This Cent Has Nice Color, But Do You Think It Was Acid Dipped In It's Past? - Page 2

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CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12844 Posts	Posted 08/12/2017 7:13 pm Wow, the torch really did a number on that cent! Ouch! Report this Post to the Staff
Mark1959 Pillar of the Community 7234 Posts	Posted 08/12/2017 7:17 pm Quote: Extreme heat (2000+°) will burn off impurities and cause that mottled effect, I change my vote to heat! Pure copper melts at 1983F - then with the addition of 5% zinc/tin brings that temperature down a touch. Report this Post to the Staff
Mark1959 Pillar of the Community 7234 Posts	Posted 08/12/2017 7:19 pm Quote: Wow, the torch really did a number on that cent! Ouch! Yeah , I was surprised it just got gone, I thought it would melt and spread! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189142 Posts	Posted 08/13/2017 12:47 am I agree, probably corroded. It is an interesting find. Thank you for sharing. 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
USSID18 Pillar of the Community 5464 Posts	Posted 08/14/2017 9:02 pm http://goccf.com/t/278360 Report this Post to the Staff
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