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dsking Pillar of the Community United States 2365 Posts	Posted 01/23/2023 2:24 pm I've always wondered what made this lovely piece of Silver to turn pinkish red. Was it a chemical, very odd toning? I'm just not sure. Do you have any ideas! The photo is a good representation of the coin and color. Thanks all! Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25030 Posts	Posted 01/23/2023 2:31 pm Generally, actual silver doesn't turn that color. Just sayin' Can you provide the weight and dimensions of this piece? Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Edited by HondoB 01/23/2023 2:32 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/23/2023 2:52 pm Looks like a red highlighting marker was used on it and now most of it wore off. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
dsking Pillar of the Community United States 2365 Posts	Posted 01/23/2023 3:03 pm Quote: Can you provide the weight and dimensions of this piece? As best I remember the coin is genuine with weight and measurements. I'll have to find her first but, I will provide new info. Quote: Looks like a red highlighting marker was used on it and now most of it wore off. Something along those lines has always been my guess too. It's just so strange looking. If I knew what it was I would try something to gently remove it. Although I don't "clean" coins as a general rule. Thanks John1! Edited by dsking 01/23/2023 3:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25030 Posts	Posted 01/23/2023 3:08 pm Acetone is your friend in this case. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 01/23/2023 3:13 pm Quote: Acetone is your friend in this case. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 01/23/2023 10:26 pm This is a strange piece. Looks like a Peace dollar but, the wrong date. Not a U.S. mint product I believe. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12258 Posts	Posted 01/23/2023 11:07 pm Your piece is a privately-struck silver bullion round; it is definitely not a product of the US Mint. Several private mints struck "Silver Trade Unit" or "World Trade Unit" silver rounds in the 1980s - various designs were employed. Here's one example: As far as the red coloring on your piece, it's likely the result of how it was stored over the years - influenced by the type of holder, the storage environment, etc. I've seen these rounds displaying reds, blues, purples, etc. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 01/23/2023 11:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 01/24/2023 01:09 am Acetone FTW You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
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