1944 S Penny, Why Is It Black? - Coin Community Forum

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Suzy49727 New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 09/20/2021 10:36 pm Just wondering why this has a black tint to it? And where is the 'S' from? Thank you in advance Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/20/2021 10:40 pm Coins surface was altered during its lifetime. Wasn't struck that way. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/20/2021 10:41 pm The "S" indicates it was minted in San Francisco. There are many possible reasons for the discoloration. It may have been buried at one point. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 09/20/2021 11:38 pm Environmental tarnishing/discolouration/damage. Not a mint error, there is nothing in the minting process that would cause such an affect. Damage is damage, however created. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 12:18 am The black is almost certainly a copper oxide/sulfide complex. The inorganic oxides and sulfides of copper are both black, and they cannot be removed with acetone. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/22/2021 12:23 pm It could have been painted, color with a magic marker several times, nail polished or as mentioned already it turned color. But in circulation it rubs of the affect on the highest points first. Eventually is left in circulation long enough, it will turn back to the right planchet color. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 09/22/2021 9:58 pm If it was black paint, ethylene chloride would remove it, but it would destroy the coin in the process. Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 09/22/2021 10:02 pm Damage. Report this Post to the Staff
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