1977 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC - Curious About Color

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 7 / Views: 913
HumblePie Pillar of the Community United States 1217 Posts	Posted 02/22/2021 12:58 pm I found this Cent while roll searching. I found the color to be interesting and was wondering if anyone had an opinion about it. The Obverse and Reverse have an even deep red tone, while the rim of the Coin still has the copper color. Thanks for any input! I read an old post on here about "homeless coins". Coins that get lost outdoors, buried, get stained. Then found and put back in circulation. I'm guessing it could be one of those. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/22/2021 1:48 pm That's a good guess. Environmental staining of some sort. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19120 Posts	Posted 02/22/2021 2:45 pm Agree, exposure to an environmental agent. Not wildly uncommon. Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 02/22/2021 2:52 pm Quote: I read an old post on here about "homeless coins". Coins that get lost outdoors, buried, get stained. Then found and put back in circulation. I'm guessing it could be one of those. Indeed, 95% copper cents take on a variety of colors when toning. Throw a few in your cupholder in your car and see how they turn after getting spilled with coffee and/or sodas for awhile. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 02/22/2021 4:09 pm I have found a few like that. Fun find, good for conversation. 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 02/22/2021 6:03 pm Just a form of toning, fairly common. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 02/23/2021 1:34 pm However, you never know for sure. Might well be a plant done by aliens. Report this Post to the Staff
Diy89Nurm7 Valued Member United States 271 Posts	Posted 02/24/2021 11:06 am It's interesting from the photos how even the toning is on both sides and without a point that looks like the main contact point to an external agent. For those who know more about this, I wonder if this even toning is more likely to occur in a coin that has been in a wrapper for a long time? Stay well, Diy89Nurm7 Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 7 / Views: 913

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.31 seconds to rattle this change.

1977 LMC - Curious About Color