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mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1865 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 1:28 pm always wondered about this toning---is it natural or artificial---thanks--- Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 1:50 pm I've certainly seen coloring like this on slabbed Indian cents, especially proofs. Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4468 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 2:07 pm NGC approves a lot of this type of toning as market acceptable, and a few do get into PCGS holders. There is an ebay seller who specializes in getting this type of toned Indian cents into NGC holders. Report this Post to the Staff
coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2832 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 2:08 pm The coin appears to be slabbed, if it were artificial.... wouldn't it be labeled Details? Gorgeous coin nonetheless. Report this Post to the Staff
captainmandrake1 Pillar of the Community United States 878 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 3:22 pm It doesn't look like that in hand, so there's some photographic manipulation to these type of pictures. I don't see a problem with this one. Is it graded by PCGS? Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 3:41 pm PCGS usually dings these as questionable color, but not always. NGC will often let them slide into straight grade holders. Early Indian Head cents, especially proofs, did develop some wild toning. In this case the photos look enhanced (increased saturation) which can be seen on the color of the "prongs" used to hold the coin in its TPG holder Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 5:25 pm Very interesting! 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
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2280 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 6:15 pm Looks like a Mike's mountain values coin. Coincidental screen name 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 05/15/2024 7:01 pm Not a fan of this color - as mentioned the image does appear altered or adjusted. 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
captainmandrake1 Pillar of the Community United States 878 Posts	Posted 05/16/2024 12:34 am I never buy coins based off images like these alone. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36558 Posts	Posted 05/19/2024 1:37 pm The photos might be the issue with this one. Report this Post to the Staff
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