1960-D Jefferson, Why Does It Look So Gold?

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Caddis Valued Member United States 258 Posts	Posted 03/27/2022 10:26 pm Hi all. I've attached some photos of a 1960d Jefferson nickel. Just curious why it has such a golden tint to it. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/28/2022 04:43 am Looks like you need to replace that 2x2 and make sure to flatten the staples. Nickels do sometimes tone a golden color. What are the black spots? Best to take coins out of 2x2's before taking photos. Slight chance it is gold plated. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21590 Posts	Posted 03/28/2022 07:09 am As John1 said, please change that 2x2. Silver coins sometimes will tone gold depending on the environment. I have several that have toned a nice golden shade. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19130 Posts	Posted 03/28/2022 07:18 am My first reaction is natural toning. I too have a number of similar nickels. The lighting used in the photography may have contributed some (just a little) to the tint, judging from the look of the 2x2. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/28/2022 08:49 am Might also be plated. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/28/2022 10:08 am Just a note,it is not a silver coin. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Caddis Valued Member United States 258 Posts	Posted 03/28/2022 11:43 am Thanks for the input guys. Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 04/16/2022 5:35 pm Toning. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/16/2022 5:56 pm Caddis, Your white balance might be out of adjustment as well. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 04/16/2022 6:19 pm I'll place my bet on '' Plated '' , though I don't know what's with the black spots . Edited by T-BOP 04/16/2022 6:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95204 Posts	Posted 04/17/2022 12:35 am Many nickels tone to a golden color. I have several. I think it is due to the Copper/nickel mix reacting the the environment. The 2x2 as noted looks old and should be updated to a new one. Please remove your coins from any 2x2 prior to taking pictures as the Mylar covering can produce some of the toning we see also. 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 Report this Post to the Staff
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