1946 Wheat Penny Red Background Velvet Coat Brown Red/Brown Red

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sale4coin Valued Member United States 60 Posts	Posted 03/13/2021 6:34 pm Hi There, I have been learning the difference between the brown, red/brown and the red. This coin struck me differently because it has a bright red almost velvet coat, I am sure that has to due with the copper and the oxidation process. Which just might be that, just considered an oxidation coin. But just wondering if this is common which I am sure it might be. However, I haven't seen it this deeply pronounced. The reverse seems like a beauty to me, allows me to appreciate the design more. Tell me what you guys think, please and thank you in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 03/13/2021 7:48 pm My oppinion, In fact the oxidation just start. This brown is normal transformation of the cooper under UV and fast dry humidity. the black show the dirt on the surface of the coin, which if not restored, (like with BU) and in improper storage will be Verdi's which is a damage to the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/13/2021 9:04 pm Just environmental toning. This mahogany color is often on the '40s wheats. No added value. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19185 Posts	Posted 03/13/2021 9:16 pm Yes, environmental toning--classic '40s Wheat cent. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 05:20 am Agreed, environmental toning. Please crop photos properly before posting in future posts...thanks. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 12:01 pm The coin may have been painted and since then the tops of the devices removed the color and now it is showing both colors on the coin. No premium other than being a Wheat cent. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 11:35 pm Agreed, normal toning and built up gunk. No premium, sorry. Report this Post to the Staff
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