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John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/13/2020 07:04 am I am 99% sure this cent is AT,but I would like to know how it is done. The reverse is not affected. Does anyone know the procedure? Thanks. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1961-BU-LI...AOSwFWNePCgx John1 Edited by John1 02/13/2020 07:04 am Report this Post to the Staff

silverwolf Pillar of the Community Canada 3733 Posts	Posted 02/13/2020 07:14 am i would guess the chemicals are applied to only one side, and baked at a low temperature. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/13/2020 07:14 am Yes John I believe it's done by heating the coin with an open flame . This coin is a classic example . Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19130 Posts	Posted 02/13/2020 07:44 am Appears the seller has quite an array of toned coins for sale. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/13/2020 08:25 am I was thinking heat was used,just can't figure out how the reverse is not showing any sign of toning or scorching. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 02/13/2020 8:11 pm Perfect example of using heat to tone copper. A flame was applied directly to the obverse center. I've experimented with this myself so I know what I'm seeing. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Edited by BadThad 02/13/2020 8:11 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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