Silver Toning on a Lincoln Wheat

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Legger
Legger Posts: 2
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I recently purchased a MS67 1935 Lincoln penny. It was certified by PCGS. The reverse has what looks like some silver toning. I have only been collecting for a couple of years but this is new to me. Could someone shed some light on this. Thank you, Legger.

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  • DorkGirl
    DorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
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    Becky
  • Meltdown
    Meltdown Posts: 9,284 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Pics would be better, but I have seen some copper cents with silver looking edge toning.
    They were stored in tinfoil makeshift rolls for a very long time from some old collector.
  • clackamas
    clackamas Posts: 5,615 ✭
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    I have seen some lincolns tone in such a way as to turn almost silver looking, most that I did see were from the 30's.
  • seanq
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    << <i> I have seen some lincolns tone in such a way as to turn almost silver looking, most that I did see were from the 30's. >>



    Somewhere I have a nice UNC clipped 1935 cent with exactly the type of toning you are describing, it almost looks like silver and copper swirled together. I don't think I have good pics of the coin but if I find any I'll post them here.


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  • commoncents123
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    I have a 42-D MS66RD that has a weird silver spot on it about 3-4 mm wide. I kind of don't like it, but I think it's natural.
  • PerryHall
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    Is it possible this copper was dipped in old coin dip that had been used to dip many silver coins where some of the silver disolved in the dip?

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  • AskRaq
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    I have a 43-s that is the reverse.... edge toning in coppery red (shown below) was told it might have been copper plated and worn off... so yours may have been mercury coated & worn off.... ?????

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  • oxy8890
    oxy8890 Posts: 1,416 ✭
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    Legger,

    Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately, no one will be able to assist (other than speculation) until we see some good pictures.

    Good luck!
    Best Regards,

    Rob


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  • ThePennyLady
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    I have several Lincoln cents with gorgeous silver toning - here are photos - does yours look like any of these?

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    p.s. Welcome to the boards!
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  • braddick
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    Welcome.
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  • Dropdaflag
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    Welcome! This one has spots of silver toning.

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  • Legger
    Legger Posts: 2
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    My coin looks very similar to your 1941. I do not know how to attach a photo. Can you help or lead me to some kind of tutorial? Thanks, Tom.
  • fcloud
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    Welcome!

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  • AUandAG
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    Took me a few days to find this coin in the safe: 1976-s proof cent with silver rim toning:
    bob

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  • MrSpud
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    Here's another Lincoln with some silver toning. It's a PCGS MS64 RB
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  • CoinAuctionsHelp
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    I have seen this type toning before, and it's actually a very light, but blue silver toning, and can often appear "silver" in color. Most toning on coins occur do to how the metals mixed, on a molecular level, on any given planchet. Several 1930 date cents show this mixed metal appearance, with streaks and odd toning. I have see a few from 1919 and 1920s also. Cents are a mixture of 5% tin and zinc, and if the zinc or tin mixes improperly and is close to or on the surface layer of the coin, it will obtain a "silver" luster. Sorry, I can't be more technical because I'm not a metallurgist.
  • Deagle74
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    I guess this one would qualify as silver toned or is this more silver-corroded?? image
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