This one is Brown and Blue. :) The toning is much stronger on this one than on the Brown and Purple. [IMG]
If you examine a TON of Proof Sets from 1960-1964 it is possible to find crazy color nickels. Other years too but 1960-1964 are the most common....
Mostly dark brown but when you tilt it just right you end up with a cool purple shine. Luster is very nice but I photographed it with the color in...
Hmmm, these are new to me. But of course I just started playing with some moderns recently and have focused on really cool toned Jefferson proofs.
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Congrats! Bob does a great job with his photos! That 1861 is fantastic. Really cool. Like that 1845 too! :)
Oh, it will be interesting if they produce the Merc with the high relief of the 1916 (and some 1917) or if they go with the low relief.
Not doing them in silver is a terrible terrible terrible shame. I don't do moderns really but I probably would have bought the Merc at least if...
I searched a bunch of proof sets today. I bought two 1961 proof sets because of these nickels. [IMG] [IMG]
I agree, I would have referred to it as wood grain toning had it not been for the proof coin and the great luster, making it look like a polished...
If you are not familiar with Tiger's Eye, take a look at it in Polished Form. Just go to Google and type in Tiger's Eye. I found this in a 1976...
http://coins.ha.com/itm/lincoln-cents/1979-d-1c-lincoln-cents-bonded-multiple-struck-unce/p/1223-253001.s
Currently raw... [IMG]
19Lyds, that's a cool one you posted!
I stopped by a shop that I had not been to in about 4 years. It actually isn't far from me but it is small. I walked out with a new toy. I was...
Lol @ Larry. :) Yes, Shane is the seller (Kryptonite Comics) and he deals in Comics as well....and will wear very LOUD comic related shirts....
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