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Valued Member
United States
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Not sure if the photos capture the color, but the cent looks almost like a shiny silver and not the usual red or brown of the other Indian Head cents. I don't know enough about Indian Head cents to even guess why the different color. Any suggestions are appreciated. For background: It has been in the 2x2 for about 15 years or so. Before that my husband's grandfather just roll hunted and kept change to collect.    |
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Valued Member
United States
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Its probaly just discoloration
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Valued Member
 United States
349 Posts |
My guesses are retoned, fake, aluminum or silver. I need to somehow measure it to see what it weighs to be sure. Can retoning turn a copper coin silver? What would be clues as to fake or other metals?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It is most likely plated and came out of a bolo tie or money clip. You see these in many of the tourist stores in Tombstone and Scottsdale.
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Valued Member
United States
349 Posts |
Ah, plated. Good suggestion. It does appear that some copper is showing through on the Obverse. Thanks!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36770 Posts |
Here's a couple bolo tie examples with an Indian Head cent. Some get polished, some plated. I think they also use them in belt buckles.   Here's a couple more examples, a silver and gold plated 1896, and a gold plated 1901 in necklace. And and Indian Head cent in a belt buckle.    Edited by IndianGoldEagle
07/10/2012 10:36 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice example IGE
Thanks for taking the time to post these pics.
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Valued Member
United States
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Yes, thank you so much. It definitely helps to see an example.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Over the years, this oldtimer has seen many a plated Indian such as those in this thread; mostly silver, but a few gold-plated as well. While most were plated as jewelry or novelty items, the 1896 specimen that started this thread brings to mind another potential motive. The 1896 election raised public awareness about silver and gold as a medium of exchange. The following wikipedia article addresses same: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_SilverMight this plated 1896 Indian cent have been a satirical jab? |
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Bedrock of the Community
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ExoGuy it is a definite possibility. Too bad those old pieces of metal can't tell us where they've been.
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Posted 07/10/2012 5:08 pm
