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2004 P Nickel 1803 Louisiana Purchase
Rarecoinhunter
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Was wondering what would cause the coloring on this coin? I don't know the terms yet. I only found one coin on Ebay that looked like this but it was a quarter for $450. or so.
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Im no expert, but it looks like it was a coin on the end of a roll of coins. They are exposed to the air and oxidation occurs which causes toning.
Toning gives it that color, sometimes it can be a rainbow effect of many colors.
I think the rolled paper reacts with the metal, thats why the reverse has that darker brown ring on it.
Thats my best guess, those with more knowledge will chime in
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Environmental damage (dark tarnish), caused by circulation/storage conditions. Cheers, RickO
It probably spent some time buried and then was found and partially cleaned up. It has no numismatic premium. Don't pay attention to such eBay listings.
2 strikes in a row. LOL...thanks for the new information. I did not know that about coins. It does look kind of cool. But I will throw it in a coin jar. I will be throwing coins up on the board and will document them based on responses so I don't make the mistake again. You guys are cool for helping out a newbie. I am sure to find something that is a winner. LOL