Whats going on with this 1960 Cent?

So, I recently purchased a 1964 VW bug for a project out of San Francisco and had it hauled up here for me to work on. While tearing it apart, I found an old half roll of pennies (Oldest date through 84), mostly lincoln and some wheaties, lodged under a seat caught between the door and the floorpan. But, at an end of the roll, there was this interesting thing and I would like some info and details about it and its peculiar toning.






Thanks! GM

*EDIT: There are also other toned coins in the roll but this was the most prevalent example in there.

 

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GM-If you're referring to the toning, this is very typical of coins at the end of rolls. They are exposed to whatever elements, etc. might be present and thus tone like this one. Normally the side of the Cent that was not exposed will look normal.

Jody

 

a 1964 VW bug from SF could have some unique environmental toning.

 

Yeah, in this case the obverse was on the outermost side and the reverse was against another coin. I wish a camera could capture how the color changes with the angle. I think I may just keep this one. I dont know much about toned coins other than they look cool. How much would an example like this sell for raw?

 

Haha, I know what you mean. It was abandoned near the wharf and I picked it up with consent of the police. Body is straight, minimal rust surprisingly, going to be a nice ride in a few months

 

Though I'm not a fan of toning, I do always keep Lincolns that I find with attractive toning. Nice find, and if it's appealing to you then you should definitely keep it.

 

I just got 20 rolls of cents from a bank in Pacific Grove and it seems the moist air has affected most of the coins. Some look like they were washed with clothes as you find in rolls normally. But many of these just look like they were exposed to water. I believe the ocean air is what does it.

gary

 

The great corrosion of salt then! I find it amazing how coins do this. It is damage so, how could it be considered valuable to anyone? What do you guys think someone would be willing to pay as a premium for a coin toned such as this one?

 

You might get $2 or $3 on Ebay. It's possible someone would bid it up to $10.
With raw toned copper you can never tell what may happen.

 

The VW Beetle (the original rear engined air cooled model) had a starter battery that happened to be located under the back seat of the car. Beetles up to '68 or so were also 6V models and these batteries would discharge very quickly. It was very common to find the car with a dead battery but the good news, is it was a very easy car to push start.

In any case, the end result was that very small amounts of corrosive gas were released by the battery and over time it would cause a lot of rust to develop inside the cars. You might have noticed there might not be much of a floor pan in the back of the passenger compartment. No doubt it would have affected the copper pennies that would have been located back there as well. In this case, it appears to have created a nice affect on the coin.

 

How do you get a clear title on a car like that?

 

Nice coin. I would not have guessed that to be an end-roll toner -- those coins tend to be less evenly toned.

 

Yes, it certainly has, there are some other nicely toned coins that I found as well, I may post them up if I get a chance to take pictures again.

Its considered a salvaged title.

Dosnt look even to me? After looking into this whole toning thing, it all seems like a very gray topic. Haha, lots to learn I guess. Ever since joining this forum recently, I have learned so much. Thanks to all of you guys!

Cheers~
GM

 

Here's what I think of when I hear end roll toner:



In comparison to your coin, see how the toning is much more "uneven" -- you can almost visualize where the paper on the end of the roll was folded over the edge of the coin on the Franklin.

 

Ahh, I see. On my coin, look on the right edge and you can see the line of where the paper was folded over, it continues around the coin. Most likely though, our coins had different toning circumstances. You have a beautiful half there for sure though!

 

Not my coin.

 

Leadfoot, did you take that image of that 60 Frankie in some sort of sport stadium?

 

Does your bug look like this?

 

haha, Just about. It is originally "Java Green" and, its missing the front bumper and does not have the roof rack... yet! I just ordered a 1900cc inter-cooled engine that I will be slamming in the back, I also have replacement floorpans on the way as well as other miscellaneous parts. After that, I will sand and prime all of the body parts and will have them off to be painted

 

Sounds like a fun project! Keep us updated on the progress (in the "general discussion" section, of course).