1979 Lincoln Cent What Is With This Toning?

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elliottite Valued Member United States 262 Posts	Posted 05/14/2022 8:40 pm Hello again, I pulled this coin from a penny roll. It has the most awesome green tone. Anybody know what causes this or if it has any effects on a coins grade? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/14/2022 8:46 pm Just environmental toning, but really carries no premium. I'd say it grades AU-58. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34437 Posts	Posted 05/14/2022 8:49 pm @ell, as a general rule, toning should not affect the grade since that is purely an assessment of damage/wear. Also, in some cases, artificially toned coins might be called out. With that said, there are plenty of folks who like an attractively-toned coin, so of course keep it if you like it! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
captainmandrake1 Pillar of the Community United States 878 Posts	Posted 05/14/2022 9:41 pm For me, I'd keep it. Sometimes I do that with circulated coins even if they are only worth a penny! For old coins and even modern silver coins, I must admit I'm the type of collector who'll pay extra for nice toning that isn't obviously artificial. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97973 Posts	Posted 05/14/2022 10:09 pm looks like a stain of some sort - kind of ugly to me.... 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
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/15/2022 04:15 am I would not call that "toning' or maybe not call it collectable toning. Looks like a substance is/was on it. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19237 Posts	Posted 05/15/2022 06:41 am I'd suggest giving the coin a long soak in 100% acetone. Who knows, can't hurt. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 05/15/2022 6:34 pm Quote: I would not call that "toning' or maybe not call it collectable toning. Looks like a substance is/was on it. Looks like it got stuck in a mustard jar . Report this Post to the Staff
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