1955-S BU Wheatie with cool toning

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  1. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    A coin I've had for a while.
    Sadly, no multiple S's.

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    Anyone know how it toned like that? with the ring on the obverse.
     
    Magman, Apr 18, 2008
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  3. mrbrklyn

    mrbrklyn New Member

    Tobacco smoke
     
    mrbrklyn, Apr 18, 2008
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  4. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    how's that?
     
    Magman, Apr 18, 2008
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Looks like album toning to me.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 18, 2008
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  6. Arizona Jack

    Arizona Jack The Lincoln-ator

    "smoking" a coin is used to cover circulation wear and luster breaks.....
    it does not produce ring toning. Just hold the coin in your hand and blow cigarette smoke untill the desired effect is acheived.
     
    Arizona Jack, Apr 18, 2008
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  7. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    So Jack, is GDJ right? Album toning?
     
    Magman, Apr 19, 2008
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  8. Arizona Jack

    Arizona Jack The Lincoln-ator

    LOL, He'd know better than I would, but I'd say yes, album toning
     
    Arizona Jack, Apr 19, 2008
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  9. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    hah, we'll you're the cent guy!
     
    Magman, Apr 19, 2008
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