Looks like some light golden toning to me, nothing too strange.
Why are you even considering buying this coin? There are so many fantastic uncirculated CC Morgans, why would you ever buy one that is a problem...
That 43-S is gorgeous.
Yes, I already agreed that copper/bronze coinage is not stable with respect to color. The coins I'm talking about are silver or nickel...
Are you saying you can't get past the difference in photographic quality to examine whether or not the toning has changed in any significant way?...
The real problem in proving that rainbow toned coins are stable if stored properly is being able to find a photograph that is over a decade old....
It is my photo. [IMG] From this thread Jefferson Nickels Reverse of 38 vs Reverse of 40
The standard for Full Steps is different for the Reverse of 38 and has always been different since the TPGs started recognizing the different...
One of my older threads Jefferson Nickels Reverse of 38 vs Reverse of 40
I purchased this coin in 2002 via Heritage auction. [IMG] I sold it in 2012 and there was no perceptible change in the appearance of the coin....
I was talking about silver coinage. Copper is extremely reactive which is why the TPG's won't guarantee the RD designation indefinitely. I'm not...
Doug, he means perceptible change. A rainbow toned coin encapsulated in TPG plastic and stored properly in a climate controlled low humidity...
I think you should go with your gut. We are grading off photos. This coin could very easily be AU and the photo could be tricking me into...
It looks uncirculated, but based on the weak strike, staining, and lack of luster, I'm gonna say MS63. But any Doubled Monticello is very cool...
That's one of the best numismatic photos I've ever seen.
Early 60's proof Jefferson's are commonly found with this type of toning. [IMG] [IMG]
MS64+ PL, I didn't see that the answer had already been revealed.
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