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OhLuckyMe New Member United States 24 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 8:13 pm Newbie here. I just discovered this 1989 red penny and find it to be very beautiful. Any idea what made it turn so red and eye catching? Thank you in advance! Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19125 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 8:55 pm Toning/staining caused by exposure to environmental elements. Looks like some crud may be involved too. Suggest soaking it for a while in 100% acetone--may clear out the crud-like stuff. Maybe. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 8:56 pm Just a mottled coin grading AU-58, I'll guess. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
OhLuckyMe New Member United States 24 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 9:05 pm Thank you very much for your quick responses! Very much appreciated! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94928 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 10:42 pm That red almost looks artificial the way it is only near the edges of the devices and not in the fields. 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 06/16/2022 04:43 am Maybe a victim of a Sharpie marker? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
kenwright396 Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 06/16/2022 06:40 am , welcome to the Community. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94928 Posts	Posted 06/16/2022 07:40 am Sharpie? now that is a great thought. 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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19125 Posts	Posted 06/16/2022 07:56 am Would like to see an 'after acetone soak' photo. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94928 Posts	Posted 06/16/2022 08:31 am A nice acetone soak is not a bad idea. I too, would love to see it cleaned up. 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
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 06/20/2022 01:40 am Environmental tarnishing/toning. Report this Post to the Staff
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