After looking at this doulble die. What does recolored mean? faked toned to look red? http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-1C-DDR-FS-...trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:1|72:1205|293:2|294:50
Let's be clear about it. "AT" (Artificial Toning) is not fake toning. "Toning" is a euphemism for tarnish, resulting from the interaction between the coin metal and the chemical composition of the atmosphere and/or the material in contact with the coin. AT refers to the situation where abnormal treatment (heat, intentional contact with sulpher or other chemicals, etc.) is deliberately used to cause tarnish which might not otherwise have occurred, or at least would have taken much longer to occur. The end result is actual tarnish. "Fake toning" would more accurately describe the application of a coloring material to simulate tarnish.
OK, understand toning, somewhat. What is the name for the "spots" or "lines" on the new Lincolns and what causes them? do they make the error coin go up or down in value?
If you are talking about the whitish spots on the 2009 LP1 cents and LP2 cents, according to the mint it is(was) due to contaminated alcoholic wash solution that was applied to remove the water soluble oil used up to(during) the striking process. Economics been what they are, they were using the alcoholic solution too long and the excess oil it contained would not allow it to evaporate clean ( as I interpret it). Jim
I would like to know how much i s worth a Unites States Massachusetts Bay Colony AR "1652" shilling and is not a copy.
haven't seen those. I'm referring to the redish colored spots like it's a hot-spot or something. Sorta looks like an off color zit! Best way I can describe it.
If it is darker red than the coin, it is most likely corrosion starting. But a photo would be helpful. These can develop into black "carbon spots" after a while. Jim
