Gold tint

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  1. Rob336

    Rob336 Member

    What makes a normally silver colored coin look gold? I don't have a picture.
     
    Rob336, Mar 2, 2018
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  3. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    could be environmental issues,
    or a gold plated coin.

    Without a photo of both sides of it,
    it'll be hard to know what caused it.
     
    Fred Weinberg, Mar 2, 2018
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  4. DallasCoinsNThings

    DallasCoinsNThings Numismaniac

    It is probably Toning - the discoloration or light patina that forms on the surface of coins due to oxygen and chemicals in the air acting on the metal. This oxidation can result in a variety and level of toning and also depends on the properties of the metal. It can come in a variety of colors such as a gold tint.
     
    DallasCoinsNThings, Mar 2, 2018
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  5. Rob336

    Rob336 Member

    Thanks for the info
     
    Rob336, Mar 2, 2018
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  6. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Yeah, I have a Standing Liberty Quarter that is toned a really nice gold...it just happens sometimes.
     
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  7. Double Die

    Double Die I know just enough to be dangerous

    I have several early 60's proof sets with varying degrees of gold tones, especially the nickels. The 60's were great for about every color of toning there is.
     
    Double Die, Mar 2, 2018
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