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Pillar of the Community
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I recently acquired this New Zealand 1958 Penny. I think it is stunning in it color. It is maybe a F/VF but that is ok.   |
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Very nice!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I worry that the coloring might be artificial.
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Pillar of the Community
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Why would you think that?
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Bedrock of the Community
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Doesn't look natural, especially for a circulated coin.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I worry that the coloring might be artificial. I'm 90% sure of it,has the 'liver of sulphur' look to it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not really into a lot of foreign coins but this does have a certain eye appeal. I rather like it!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
717 Posts |
Still Nice to look at. Just going into my collection
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Still Nice to look at. Just going into my collection
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I like it, it's a little mottled but the effect is very nice.
I have a few old aussie pennies that have toned similar from being stored in an old cardboard album.
The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient.
Edited by ttkoo
06/08/2023 8:05 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I wonder how that toning would stand up to either a distilled water or acetone rinse?
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I'd say it would have no effect. I think I heard that baking soda and lemon juice will strip off toning.
The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I believe this is AT'd - perhaps with heat or chemicals.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Nicely toned coin, I think all in all it depends on buyers / collectors what they think.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Nicely toned coin, I think all in all it depends on buyers / collectors what they think. I agree. Ignore the naysayers. If you like it, it is a keeper. 
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Posted 06/06/2023 12:22 pm
