Red Penny 1979 Doesn't Match Googled Red Pennies

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Jacuzzijohn New Member United States 41 Posts	Posted 05/26/2023 12:32 pm I googled red penny none looked like this * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/26/2023 1:08 pm Pic is a bit blurry,what is your photo taking set up? That is not what is referred to as a red cent, it is toned red from negative Enviromental exposer. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19159 Posts	Posted 05/26/2023 1:45 pm Yes, the coin posted above obtained its brick red tint/color through exposure to environmental agents. Search cent rolls for many decades and you'll come across dozens of them--typically from the 40s and 50s, yet some also in the 60s and 70s. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/26/2023 4:01 pm Sharper pics needed of both sides. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 05/26/2023 4:23 pm I see those color if real one by the picture in artificial toning. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96315 Posts	Posted 05/26/2023 4:37 pm was it painted at some point? 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
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 05/26/2023 4:38 pm It's a little lighter shade than most. Maybe lipstick? Report this Post to the Staff
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