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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1312771, member: 26302&quot;]Well I was going to mention true mahogany. It does not put off those gases and was/is the wood of choice for coin cabinets. I agree oak and other modern woods are mostly bad ideas for coin cabinets.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding copper remaining red, I agree with you mostly. I do see difference in copper, though. I would agree if I ever saw a 1808-1814 cent red I would assume its dipped. The 1793 issues, though, tend to be a little more stable and copper can oxidize to a red state that is more stable. Can it be proved? No.</p><p><br /></p><p>Always remember the most dangerous place a coin can be is in human hands. I see ancients all of the time that survived perfectly well for 2000 years in the ground, and when they get put in collectors hands get ruined in a few years. Exposure to humans and the elements like air and water is what destroys coins. I think its possible some of these coins just get put into little boxes by bored heirs over the decades/centuries, thereby saving the coins in the process.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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