2009 mint proof set lincolns big pics inside
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Not sure how many of you bought this set, I purchased 4 sets direct
from the mint when released. About a year ago I gave a set to samual
(notlogical) and he wrote me back that the lincolns had a steel blue color
to them, so I broke out the other 3 and low and behold they were the same.
Wierdest coloring ive ever seen on a proof lincoln.
I am going to attempt to get pics now, but did anyone else get sets like this?
from the mint when released. About a year ago I gave a set to samual
(notlogical) and he wrote me back that the lincolns had a steel blue color
to them, so I broke out the other 3 and low and behold they were the same.
Wierdest coloring ive ever seen on a proof lincoln.
I am going to attempt to get pics now, but did anyone else get sets like this?
Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
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Here is my 1983 that has that same type of whiteish/bluish toning at the to and bottom of lincoln.
Not sure about yours but I bet yours also shows color moreso
in hand than the pics give justice.
almost want to say it might have been a heat problem that caused
it, but I really like the blue.
rock on eric
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to keep out the outside air and the toning source might be the
cardboard box they sit in? and temperature. i mean, theres no
cardboard inside the holders so, maybe its the ink printing or
whatever coating is on the backing material that holds the coins.
lol-but as for the cardboard I agree that to be a main culprit.
When the state quarters came out the silver ones reacted
bigtime to the heavy red dye used for packaging.
Im just suprised seeing it happen on copper-although if you look
at the pics the color seems to match the packaging.
the tone on the cents is heavier than shown, was very hard to capture.
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Something the mint figured out between the release of the clad and silver sets happened to the Lincs.
BTW, I have 4 of each types (clad and silver). I notice no toning on the unc mint sets, so it's something in the paper or plastic that the clad PROOF sets are housed in.
I also thought, what if they come back AT'd. I had a friend ask me if I had done something to them. So would they grade even though they are not supposed to do that so quickly?
Jim
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the insert holding the coins must be the culprit as these started toning in only a few months. i will shoot pics tomorrow and post.
shot these quick outdoors with sunlight. guess i should of wiped the dust off the holder.
<< <i>My sets are doing the same thing. I thought about getting them graded due to the toning but now it looks like brilliant non toned will be hard to come by.
I also thought, what if they come back AT'd. I had a friend ask me if I had done something to them. So would they grade even though they are not supposed to do that so quickly? >>
If you have the cents from Silver PROOF sets slabbed they will be non toned.
<< <i>If you have the cents from Silver PROOF sets slabbed they will be non toned. >>
I don't understand. Could you, further, explain this please?
<< <i>my set has the same exact color. the blue is light and very transparent and while i have not tried, very hard to photograph.
the insert holding the coins must be the culprit as these started toning in only a few months. i will shoot pics tomorrow and post.
shot these quick outdoors with sunlight. guess i should of wiped the dust off the holder.
thank you for capturing what I could not, those pics are more representitive of whats going on-great job
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<< <i>My sets are doing the same thing. I thought about getting them graded due to the toning but now it looks like brilliant non toned will be hard to come by.
I also thought, what if they come back AT'd. I had a friend ask me if I had done something to them. So would they grade even though they are not supposed to do that so quickly? >>
If you have the cents from Silver PROOF sets slabbed they will be non toned. >>
is the packaging they are in red in background color? Id like to see a panel from the silver set if possible.
Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
<< <i>I have the silver proof set and my Lincoln's are toning. I also have 4 sets of just the Lincoln proofs and they are not toning. >>
can you show pics?
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Hoard the keys.
<< <i>I have the silver proof set and my Lincoln's are toning. I also have 4 sets of just the Lincoln proofs and they are not toning. >>
None of the 4 Silver sets I have are toning, I'll see if I can get a pic.
Here is a side by side comparison, the silver set Lincs are on top, the clad set Lincs are on the bottom. Notice the slight difference in the colour of the package material
Here is a close up of the Silver set Lincs:
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<< <i>I have the silver proof set and my Lincoln's are toning. I also have 4 sets of just the Lincoln proofs and they are not toning. >>
None of the 4 Silver sets I have are toning, I'll see if I can get a pic.
Here is a side by side comparison, the silver set Lincs are on top, the clad set Lincs are on the bottom. Notice the slight difference in the colour of the package material
Here is a close up of the Silver set Lincs:
great now I feel ripped off LOL, I want both sets-guess Ill go buy the silver set off fleabay
Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
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<< <i>I have the silver proof set and my Lincoln's are toning. I also have 4 sets of just the Lincoln proofs and they are not toning. >>
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great now I feel ripped off LOL, I want both sets-guess Ill go buy the silver set off fleabay >>
What I don't understand is someone posted here that their Silver set Lincs ARE toning, I'm wondering if something may have happened part way through the mfg process?!?!
<< <i>Those toned nice bill! >>
Apparently I need some better taco bell napkins for mine!
The 1974-S silver proof Ike dollar is are another coin that is commonly found with cloudy surfaces. If you find one that's brilliant, chances are good that it's been dipped, or removed from it's original case shortly after 1974.
Jim
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toning on any of the coins. Even though there is plenty of cardboard
and canvas bag of halves in my `temporary` box, the environment is right for toning of mine
but it just hasnt happened yet.
I did open an `09 bag of P & D Halves and found nearly all of the P mint coins were toning
with far less of the D mint toning.
I plucked the blast white ones and wrapped those in aluminum foil and threw in all back in the bag.
<< <i>No offense but this is old news. Those cents started turning the day they arrived and are still turning in my capital plastic board and PCGS slabs. The cardboard is probably recycled with a lot of sulfur in it.
WS >>
No offense, but what accounts for the lack of toning on the Silver PROOF set Lincolns?
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<< <i>No offense but this is old news. Those cents started turning the day they arrived and are still turning in my capital plastic board and PCGS slabs. The cardboard is probably recycled with a lot of sulfur in it.
WS >>
No offense, but what accounts for the lack of toning on the Silver PROOF set Lincolns? >>
exactly
oh and whomever mentioned the 74 silver IKES, that cloudy haze and rainbow colors those exhibit make them one of my favorites.
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