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I came across this coins and the color is diferent to tje ptjers pennies . Can somebody give me more information please.?   |
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@Yunier7910, I agree that the copper plating on this coin has developed a nice toning. As this coin is only about 10 years old, it most likely had some help along the way--either through heat, chemical/environmental exposure, or both. Of course keep this cent if you like, but there isn't really a premium for this coloration so it can be safely spent.
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Pillar of the Community
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Just a normal coin nothing special other than a bit of zinc and copper toning . Quote:
tje ptjers pennies What does it mean? |
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What does it mean? It means the OP has fat fingers or a cracked screen on his/her smartphone.  My translation was "the other pennies" "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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New Member
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lol sorry I didn't notice
(the other pennies ). thanks for the help .
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Attractive toning on a massively common cent. A spender to me.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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This is called toning. Environmental Damage can cause the metal to change colors over time.
Errers and Varietys.
Edited by Errers and Varietys
08/15/2018 11:16 pm
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It has nice eye appeal. If I found it I would keep it. It may be common now,but not so common in the future because zincons are not "forever".By the way,please crop photos before posting. Thanks. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Toning, not a mint error. Caused by exposure to the environment.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Over the years searching coin rolls--mostly cents but others too--I've come across some eye-popping toned pennies. I imagine some were deliberately treated in a way to make them toned, with the majority appearing to be unforced, natural occurrences. I save the best because I like them, not because I feel I'm gonna get rich selling them for $500 a pop. I must have 600-700 hundred, and the collection is growing.
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Rest in Peace
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In my opinion its a nice environmentally toned Lincoln Memorial . Not AT . It's a keeper in my book .  |
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Posted 08/15/2018 9:01 pm
