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Does color in coins add any value?
PennyPincher69
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I've been collecting any coin I see with unusual coloration. Colored coins are actually my favorite coins to collect. Is there enough people that collect colored coins that adds any value to a coin with a cool color to it like in the picture of my penny's below?
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Some collectors pay big premiums for eye-appealing, colorful toning. Unfortunately, I don't see anything in your photo that would merit a "color" premium.
I agree with 291fifth.........
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Coins with nice color can be in demand by those who have that preference.
Bid on some on eBay and see if that answers your question.
Many collectors pay premiums for colorful tarnish.... seems to be the 'in' thing right now.... Keep reading the posts here and you will get an idea of the types of tarnish that are in demand. Cheers, RickO
Thanks guys!
You are hoot Ricko.
I have some of both.......blast white and toned.
If you are talking about "color" for a Lincoln cent that can generally mean one of two things:
1) The surface color lies somewhere on the spectrum between full red (as the coin was made) and a lustrous MS brown. Coins anywhere on this spectrum can be desirable, but those with full red color generally sell for the most.
2) The coins has rainbow hues due to the presence of thin layers of surface contaminants that produce greens, reds, purples (or any other color). These are highly sought after and can trade for multiples of the price of a full red coin. For example, this is an example of a rainbow toned Lincoln:
Lincolns which are not mint state that have acquired color through whatever means are generally not desirable (i.e. no premium).
Yes - color can change the price quite a bit. I try to get some nice color without breaking the bank.
My current "Box of 20"
I would add if you do plan to buy toned coins, be careful as there are some unscrupulous people creating color artificially rather than allowing it to happen naturally.
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