Hey,
I got 3 wheats from a box today that were all in fantastic red condition except for a weird rainbow type of corrosion. It's definitely not going to come off, it's not a dirt thing. Just wondering if you guys have any idea what this is from? Can't scan right now, sorry.
Thanks in advance,
Atticus
Rainbow Corrosion
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Rainbow Corrosion
by atticus » Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:05 pm
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Re: Rainbow Corrosion
by Bluegill » Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:26 pm
You sure it's corrosion and not toning? Rainbow colored toning on clean copper is not that uncommon. I have seen bright lime greens and brilliant magentas and everything in between.
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Re: Rainbow Corrosion
by Cu Penny Hoarder » Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:50 pm
It's called "toning". It can be very appealing to some collectors. You should never try to clean any coins you own.
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