Evaluating A Tri-Tone 1979-P Lincoln Memorial Cent Possibly XF / AU

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MrFranklin New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 6:16 pm My grandmother found this interesting-looking coin and gave it to me and wanted me to do some research on it, but I couldn't find anything about toned coins, so I made an account here, and I am asking this community for help. This is what the coin looks like, it looks crisper in real life, the image doesn't do it justice, but this is the true coloration. It looks about XF to AU according to PCGS photograde. I just want to know if it might be worth anything or if it was caused by some chemical spill. Either way, I'm keeping it because it looks cool. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 6:35 pm Just discolored from some unknown environmental exposure, I'm guessing. Just worth face value. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
MOS0239 Pillar of the Community 1110 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 6:52 pm Like Coinfrog said, environmental damage and worth 1 cent. But if your grandfather gave it to you, it's a nice keepsake. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 6:52 pm @mrf, first welcome to CCF. Second, yes that toning is pretty snazzy and the cost of ownership is low so keep it of course if you want. I do agree with the frog though that it is only worth face value. It is interesting that one side is fully toned, while the toning is more spotty on the other side. It wouldn't surprise me if this coin rested in a liquid for some time that only covered the bottom for most of the time and splashed up onto the other surface at times. Cup holder? "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 Report this Post to the Staff
Ballyhoo Pillar of the Community United States 1613 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 7:06 pm Welcome and hope that you stick around! I would agree on your assessment of the grade, an AU. Grading can become tough when dealing with toning which usually conceals imperfections affecting an accurate grade. That said, and only my opinion, why not start a set of toned Lincoln's? I've seen many vividly toned beauties. If you do just educate yourself on distinguishing artificial from natural. ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon Edited by Ballyhoo 01/10/2021 7:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 10:26 pm Quote: Cup holder? I'll second that..........Alot of interesting colors form on copper cents left in car cup holders from soda and coffee spilling on them..... Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187950 Posts	Posted 01/11/2021 09:40 am to the Community! 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
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 01/11/2021 5:59 pm I have kept many coins like this. Collecting is all in what YOU like. EF, worth 1 cent Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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