Large Cent Toner?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Marshall, Feb 20, 2011.

  1. Marshall

    Marshall Junior Member

    I know this is quite worn and circulated, but the purple tone is on the coin and I think I've captured it on the image. Is it likely original or is it indicative of recoloring?

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    Marshall, Feb 20, 2011
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  3. tonedcoins

    tonedcoins New Member

    I believe whatever the coin was cleaned with is what caused the coloring on this piece.
     
    tonedcoins, Feb 20, 2011
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  4. 900fine

    900fine doggone it people like me

    Doesn't look natural.
     
    900fine, Feb 20, 2011
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Well circulated coins rarely achieve toning like this naturally. Corrosion/porosity makes it even less likely.

    If I had to guess, somebody dipped it in MS70 or a similar cleaning agent.
     
    GDJMSP, Feb 20, 2011
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  6. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    I agree, I've never seen a well worn specimen like this with toning. I don't know what caused it to be like this, but I think it's AT. Having said that, I like the coin.

    Bruce
     
    BRandM, Feb 21, 2011
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