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Need explanation please, two differnt color 1981 cent Lincolns

friendfriend Posts: 213
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I have two coins, both are 1981 Lincoln cent. One seems to be red the other more of a brown, is this normal?
Thank you.
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  • DickyBetzDickyBetz Posts: 3,825
    The darker one is probably just stained.
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,899 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The coin on the right is discolored -
    could have been in the ground for
    a time, or otherwise had the surfaces
    turn this reddish color by other
    enviornmental reactions.
    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
    The toned one was probably found after being exposed to the wheather.

    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!

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