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Skippy72 Valued Member United States 447 Posts	Posted 02/26/2019 09:57 am Good morning. I am curious as to why this dime shows this blue color when I tilted at an angle. It is really pretty to look at but what's the reason? I have taken the pictures in different places so it's not reflecting off of anything. Here are a few images I thank you in advance for your input... Report this Post to the Staff

GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8939 Posts	Posted 02/26/2019 10:14 am It's a result of toning Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 02/26/2019 11:57 am Just for whatever mystical reason it toned blue. It's quite stunning. Thanks for posting. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74999 Posts	Posted 02/26/2019 12:01 pm I like the toning. It's very nice! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Skippy72 Valued Member United States 447 Posts	Posted 02/26/2019 1:26 pm Thanks everybody and yes, it is stunning. I did a triple take when I first took the pictures and here are a few more at a harder angle where it looks like blue ice water is laying on top of it... Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/26/2019 1:37 pm Certainly an environmental issue, but lovely and congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
Skippy72 Valued Member United States 447 Posts	Posted 02/27/2019 10:11 pm Confront I am just wondering is there a difference in toning and environmental damage like you said this coin is? It's in immaculate condition. It's not like it's been laying out in the elements. No pun intended just curious... Report this Post to the Staff
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