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Gems Encrusted on a Lincoln Cent
Coinscreazyme
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Hello everyone, I am kindly asking if anybody of our experts can tell me me, how these "gems" got encrusted on this cent?
Take in account that the so called "gems" are just like I said encrusted on it!
And adding to the discussion a pair of facts that I see no traces of heat or any kind or glue on it!
I am just curious, in how this happened?
Thanks in advance for your answers!
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That's verdigris which is a product of copper corrosion.
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The "gems" color is actually blue and the crystals are clear on color!
And anything related to the "diamonds or clear crystals" encrusted on this cent?
I do found also several years ago another cent with "gems" like a Red Sapphire? ![]
Which could be the verdict on this case?
Tanks one more time!
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It appears that the cent has clear coating, either lacquer, epoxy, or glue.
Copper will naturally turn green. So I expect that pockets of corrosion formed under the coating.
Neat optical effect.
Photos are (purposefully?) out of focus, but it appears to be glitter, just like OP's previous fantasy coin:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1092829/2006-d-lincoln-cent-with-gem-stones-encrusted-on-surface#latest
Looks like it's from a "glitter glue pen" to me.
A thing of real beauty 😍
As I first suspected, the whole coin is covered in a clear lacquer. Except that it has color bits included rather than any oxidation.
So the simple answer to the question of "how these 'gems' got encrusted on this cent ?" is, the OP did it.
Why does the OP ask this if they already know the answer ? I assume because they hope someone else doesn't know and will pay something for it.
Is this a U.S. Coin forum or is it "Arts & Crafts"?
I'm just curious.
If you want to play "Arts & Crafts" Etsy is where you want to be.
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Gems… Germs… close enough. On further thought not too close.
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Where was EmeraldATV on this one? 🤔
Hmmm ....
Yes, I seem to remember that the Andromeda Strain had a hexagonal structure.
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I’ve actually been looking for a gem encrusted 20 cent piece. PM me if you have one available.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Start a set.
Look for the ones with prongs.
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Shouldn't this be weekend material?
MS63GE
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Could be glitter, sort of looks like some copper salt crystals. As for colorful gem like crystals, check out these copper salt gems
And check out how some artist grew copper sulphate crystals on their walls and floor, pretty gemmy
https://youtu.be/PoRyvpfkc1U?si=pag-qEz8TAdExmko
Mr_Spud
Giving the OP the benefit of doubt, here is the answer to the question “ Take in account that the so called "gems" are just like I said encrusted on it!
And adding to the discussion a pair of facts that I see no traces of heat or any kind or glue on it!
I am just curious, in how this happened?”
See my post above as an example of how you can encrust lots of things with gemmy copper sulphate crystals and go the website for the instructions on how to do it https://crystalverse.com/best-way-to-grow-copper-sulfate-crystals/ and here’s a screenshot of the “how to” website
Have a nice day, please drive thru…
Mr_Spud
I would send it in for grading and slabbing and if you’re lucky you might get a purple bean on it from CAC! Let us know the results! Looks like a DCAM 72 with PMD to me. 🤪
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