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New Member
United States
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Good afternoon! Please see this gorgeous penny, looks even better in person, there is actually much more purple. Someone posted on here a while ago if rainbow toned pennies and worth keeping and the reply was...Depends if it is a key date. I would greatly appreciate knowing what dates they may be. Also, any ideas on what this could be worth? Could it be Grade-worthy? It was part of a Proof Set. Thank you!!      |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Very attractive example, but not a key date. Probably worth just a few dollars in this condition.  to the CCF! |
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Moderator
 United States
34397 Posts |
@gret, first thing I would do while you are waiting for folks to weigh in would be to give this coin a bath in pure acetone and then never handle it again with your bare fingers. The oils on our skin are bad for high-grade coins.
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New Member
 United States
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Spence, I ordered 100% acetone, I have several coins to wash. Thanks.
Coinfrog, what would those key dates be? I have a lot of old coins to go through. Thank you.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Pick yourself up a '' Red Book s guide to United States ''Coins . It will give you an idea of the better dates and mints of all U.S. coins .  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
6244 Posts |
the 1975 S it is not worth to certify. I suggest to build complete collection, then certify. The TPG can certify and put on ten years slab which it is more worth then individual. But pay attention ! Do not mixt the proofs with MS or variety and errors. Collector opinion. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19935 Posts |
It's a proof, attractively toned proofs are always in demand. The value of these are fairly low, they are plentiful, so it's not worth slabbing unless it can hit the highest grade possible....and I don't think this coin will.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice coin. Agree with all of the above. Yes, watch those finger (and palm) prints.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1613 Posts |
I myself would pay a health premium for a naturally toned cent. How much would depend on the severity, but a premium none the less. Beautiful Lincoln! Thanks for sharing. Oh, and thanks for properly holding it!  ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
Edited by Ballyhoo
04/24/2021 1:31 pm
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United States
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Nice example! A keeper, but not worth getting graded. |
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Posted 04/23/2021 3:17 pm
