silver sulfide. its an oxidation process.
copper oxide
Oxidation
For copper or some copper alloys coins the coating is hydrated copper carbonate.
I think to resistance to corrosoin.
If it can be written :- as or As then it is a roman coin. If it is always written As (even in mid sentence) it is the chemical symbol for Arsenic.
As bleach will not affect gold, it will not turn black! However, if the coin is actually brass it might...
To my knowledge, a penny is not a chemical change. No, I think it is instead a coin; a unit of currency, mostly made from zinc and plated with copper. Nothing I'm describing has anything to do with chemical changes.
copper oxide
For copper or some copper alloys coins the coating is hydrated copper carbonate.
The price of the coin depends on its condition here a link to a website so you can get an idea of what the coin on average sells for. http://listado.mercadolibre.com.mx/un-centavo-1890-mo.-republica-mexicana
The coating is zinc, the core of the coin is steel. Zinc was used to reduce corrosion.
7-24-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmarks, retail value is $38.00-$41.00 depending on how much wear the coin shows. The 1890 Morgan is a common date.
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Need to know the country and face value of the coin - and condition.
Assuming the coin is circulated and still in collectible condition, the 1890 Morgan is a common coin, current average values are $38.00-$44.00 depending on the grade of the coin.
It's an image of Liberty.
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A seated Lady Liberty.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmarks, retail value is $23.00-$31.00 depending on how much wear the coin shows. The 1890 Morgan is a common date.