These Coins I Believe Are Improperly Annealed On The Reverse And Obverse. They Look Like The Same Dark Grey Color That I Have Seen On Black Beauty Nickels. The Massachusetts Coin Has A Struck Through Grease Look To It. It's Possible That These Could Be Plated,But It Looks Like The Actual Color Of The Metal To Me. Fine-Very Fine Condition For Circulated Coins. Free First Class Shipping In A Padded Mailer With Tracking. Please Use The 'Add To Cart' Feature If You Are Buying More Than One Item And Want To Get The Shipping Break. It's The Same As 'Buy It Now' But Gives You The Opportunity To View More Of My Items And Get The Shipping Discount. All Basic Cards And Coins Are Sent In A Soft Sleeve And Protective Holder.