This Coin Is So Red , Could It Be A Counterfeit/Fake Problem?

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

Author	Replies: 8 / Views: 702
Fig Valued Member United States 104 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 1:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21597 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 1:51 pm Looks legitimate to me. Copper can change to many colours depending on the environment it was exposed to. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19142 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 2:09 pm Not a fake. I search through thousands and thousands of Lincoln cents from month-to-month. I come across many witch look like your coin, some with even more saturated colors. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 2:16 pm It could be toning. They start off as a bright copper red colour and with circulation become first less bright, then turn brown from handling. There are about 1000 different tones within this range. Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 3:00 pm Quote: Copper can change to many colours depending on the environment it was exposed to. Totally agree. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 3:02 pm Indeed, almost any color of the rainbow. Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6527 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 3:03 pm Looks fine to me Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 5:42 pm Looks good to me, It's a nice red tone New coins don't start out red, they start life as a nice golden or brassy color then as the patina starts, they go red then fade to brown from the environment and the oils from handling. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 10/20/2021 5:45 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Fig Valued Member United States 104 Posts	Posted 10/21/2021 3:40 pm Thank you everyone. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 8 / Views: 702

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

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error 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 0.25 seconds to rattle this change.

This Coin Is So Red , Could It Be A Fake Problem?