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Certainly does not look typical to me. Never seen anything even close.
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the quarter in this proof set is almost exactly the same and the nickel has no toning at all. I've only opened 7-8 'sealed' 1961 sets and this is the first without toning on the 5c
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That is in an after market holder, who know how long ago it was placed in it. The toning looks orange to me - which is very odd. It doesn't even look like a proof to me.
Edited by Dearborn
10/17/2023 7:50 pm
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The frosting on the inscriptions makes me think it is a proof. That is an odd color though.
"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."
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@Dearborn it came out of an sealed proof set, I put it in the holder
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That's strange toning on a proof coin.
Errers and Varietys.
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Very interesting.  |
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I doubt it was plated assuming it came from a sealed proof set.
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it came from a proof set where the envelope was still sealed. I think I will start a new thread about the rest of the set, showing the toned quarter and untone nickel ... or should I just add on to this thread?
interestingly, the internal pockets of the set between the half and quarter were compromised, the half was actually half in the quarter pocket when I opened it.
i am kinda wondering if it could've been artificially toned somehow, like with a syringe of something shot into it through the envelope. I know that sounds far fetched but I'm new and have a vivid imagination :)
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I have seen many with this color toning and I think I have a raw one somewhere. I'll try to find and follow up with a pic.
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It just dawned on me that I bought the quarters and not the halves from those sets. So I have quarters that have that style toning. I hope I can find to show.
Edited by CreativeName
10/18/2023 12:25 pm
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Wondering if an issue with the photo's white balance might be contributing to the very strong coloration...
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Posted 10/17/2023 6:56 pm
