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Bill Kerr Valued Member United States 422 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 08:32 am Guys this coin show both signs of what looks to be silver (aluminum) and copper. I appreciate your input into this summary. Hopefully not to many pictures, just trying to vary. Thanks in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34410 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 08:44 am @bill, this all looks like surface discoloration to me—chemical/heat/environmental exposure of some type. You can confirm it isn't an off-metal planchet by checking the weight. "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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19155 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 08:46 am A post-strike damaged coin--may have been buried for while, or submerged in a dank pond for a time. Much environmentally-caused staining and corrosion. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 09:00 am Agree, just a spender. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96030 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 09:06 am looks like it spent some of its life in a coke/coffee bath and got stained.. 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
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 09:16 am Copper can go anywhere with toning, corrosion and reactions to the environment. I think we're seen every color possible over the years. I found this image on the interweb. It's a really good example of how varied the color can be. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96030 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 09:20 am nice examples Yoko. 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
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 11:14 am Cool picture Yokozuna! I agree that it's a spender. 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 11/04/2022 11:27 am Great display for sure! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19155 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 11:30 am Yokozuna -- Excellent display! Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 4:20 pm Environmental staining/toning/ tarnishing/discolouration. Could have been buried or in a fire or a cup holder. Who knows? Regardless how formed, it is simply post mint damage. Value 1 cent. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 11/04/2022 4:27 pm Agree with all above and may I restate this is not an off metal coin . Report this Post to the Staff
Bill Kerr Valued Member United States 422 Posts	Posted 11/05/2022 08:15 am Thanks guys. Report this Post to the Staff
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