Lincoln cents more desireable in golden uncirc or red?

[scotty1418]

I'm curious if lincoln cents are considered better in the uncirculated gold condition, or if they have the nice red aging to them?

I ask because I'm trying to determine if I should replace some uncirculated 60s in my book with some nice red/gold ones?

Thanks
Scott

 

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[Diver_Down]

I'm curious if lincoln cents are considered better in the uncirculated gold condition, or if they have the nice red aging to them?

I ask because I'm trying to determine if I should replace some uncirculated 60s in my book with some nice red/gold ones?

Thanks
Scott

The "red" is much more desirable than the "gold" ones so long as one doesn't sacrifice details.

 

[hyperion]

scotty1418,

Cents fresh from the mint are defined as "red". As they are exposed to the atmosphere they develop a golden hue and or a mottled "red/brown" appearance before they go total brown. As far as value goes, red or R is the best, then red/brown or RB, and finally brown or Br. The golden hue you describe is an impaired "red".