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Proof Lincoln - How did this happen?

TonedloverTonedlover Posts: 142
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Hi, Everyone,

I bought this Lincoln cent recently because I thought there was something really weird going on with the color. I don't have any good theories on how this effect was produced, and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas, or had seen something like this before. (Sorry about the glare on the reverse, but you couldn't really see the effect without a slight tilt.)

Thanks!
Joe

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  • InternetJunkyInternetJunky Posts: 2,329 ✭
    I'm pretty sure it is normal for Lincolns to tone in that color. I swear I saw some pictures of Proof Lincolns on CU with the same colors.
  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    can't help or offer suggestions here...image

    it is a color that has puzzled me too

    wouldn't it be sweet to find a complete coverage...image

    btw....amazing when you look at that side...like a silver cent
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  • robecrobec Posts: 6,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very common for Lincoln proofs from 1961-64 to have that type toning.

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  • UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,346 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Very common for Lincoln proofs from 1961-64 to have that type toning.

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    Show off! image
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  • SonorandesertratSonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is pretty common, and happens when the cent is in its U.S. Mint-sealed holder and exposed to heat.
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  • TonedloverTonedlover Posts: 142
    Thanks, Everyone!! I had never seen that before. I appreciate the feedback!!
  • mkman123mkman123 Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭✭
    robecs pics are very nice!
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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,780 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>That is pretty common, and happens when the cent is in its U.S. Mint-sealed holder and exposed to heat. >>



    That may be true about the heat, but mine turned in the safe in an air-conditioned house. Never exposed to
    anything more than my body was!

    Just happens on some cents from that era and when they look silver they look really neat!
    bobimage
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  • UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I got this one out of a dealers "$1.00 Box" at a show a couple of years ago.


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  • robecrobec Posts: 6,761 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Very common for Lincoln proofs from 1961-64 to have that type toning.

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    Show off! image >>



    Not really.image They aren't mine, I only did the photos. I think Angel Dees has a couple of them.

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,714 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have many PROOF sets from the late 50s and early 60s that show that same thing.

    I always thought it was some kind of piercing in the plastic that let in air that caused it, but I can see head being responsible as well.
  • magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780 ✭
    never mind image

    Eric
  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,020 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Very common for Lincoln proofs from 1961-64 to have that type toning.

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    This is why this place is so cool...................ask and you shall receive!
    Does the toning form this way in front of Lincoln's head, too? Or just from behind?......

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