Black 2002 P Indiana State Quarter_PMD Extreme Heat?

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Bogiesmokes Valued Member United States 197 Posts	Posted 06/22/2021 11:15 pm I checked prior posts about black coins, and more than a few replies talked about the amount of luster still on the coin. Given the golden glare that shines when angled under a light, I figured I'd post just to make sure it was PMD...I also thought black Sharpie but I tried a Sharpie test and it isn't that lol. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/22/2021 11:43 pm When we see the black color we often think of a coin being burned. But that causes a separation of the copper from the cladding. Usually like a bubble on the inner areas of the coin. But I'm not seeing that on your coin. I see some silver color coming back. So something is coating the coin. Paint, stain that altered the color. Whatever it is doesn't increase the value of the coin. So it's just a spender. PSD. Face value. The value is in knowing what could have happened, and no premium, so that you can move on to the next coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/23/2021 08:54 am Agree, sure didn't come from the mint that way. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 06/23/2021 09:01 am Environmental tarnishing/staining/coating. Post mint damage, could be from a million different ways. Life is too short, spend it and move on. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 06/23/2021 10:33 am From my experience, an overheated Cu-Ni coin will develop a blackened surface layer only; any subsequent wear will expose the silvery colored metal under that was NOT directly exposed to the air, when it was heated. That is what the IP's pictures are telling me. Post Mint heat Damaged coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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