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Interesting blue/green toning on this Morgan.

relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 8,080 ✭✭✭✭✭

I wonder what caused it.

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  • Mr_SpudMr_Spud Posts: 5,869 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It kinda looks like the coin was already toned some when the picture on the insert was taken

    Mr_Spud

  • scotty4449scotty4449 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a nice Morgan!

  • DelawareDoonsDelawareDoons Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Somewhat common color on that date. Nice coin though.

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  • leothelyonleothelyon Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I've been dealing with a bluish green film on a few nickels from a recent purchase. The nickels have been stored in poly bags for a long time, some up to 40 years. Some show very lite films others very heavy. I have, so far, have had success removing the films with Harco coin cleaner.
    Hopefully, this is not what has occurred to your coin. But there was a time, there were little choices/options to safely store a coin. But I think, it would take a high power scope and someone with extensive experience who is capable in recognizing if there is something other than natural toning on your coin.

    Leo

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  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 35,345 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A lot of color on coins comes from the "thin film effect". [Think motor oil on a puddle. It is a refractive optical effect.] The film itself is NOT necessarily green.

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice one!

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