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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Arizona Jack, post: 365075, member: 9308&quot;]I&#039;m not convinced either way on the toning. I have learned that pics are deceiving, especially on this laptop I&#039;m on.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I have seen Lincolns tone like that in an album or a folder, and that would explain the reverse being toned and in mint state condition, where the obverse would be exposed to wear and or damage, or in case of an album, slide friction from the clear plastic sleeve when adding coins ...........</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bright blue and purple on copper CAN be a sign of cleaning with MS-70 or a similar soapy coin cleaner.....</p><p>Early Proof issues were often stored in tissue paper containing sulfer , causing the blue and purple color , thats why on a business strike I would be more &quot; concerned &quot; about the toning source</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Either way, nice coin at a nice price !!!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Oh yeah, Welcome to the forum !!!!![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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