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Aureate – Golden Toning on Coins

By CoinWeek Notes

March 1, 2024

1809 Classic Head Half Eagle with aureate toning — 1809 Classic Head Half Eagle displays shimmering aureate surfaces.

(adj.)

Aureate is a term denoting a golden hue. It is occasionally used in auction catalogs to describe the color of a toned coin.

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