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John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/24/2017 04:57 am to CCF. 99% sure it is plated. Normal weight is 3.11grams +/- .13 grams. If it is magnetic, most likely plated with nickel. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 10/24/2017 08:28 am Quote: I don't think it could just be "coated". It is also highly magnetic So when the magnet gets close to the coin it JUMPS! to the magnet? Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 10/24/2017 08:35 am I am thinking plated as well; chrome, nickel or some other ferromagnetic material. Report this Post to the Staff
duece2seven New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 10/26/2017 06:00 am I've found several of these searching bulk wheats over the years. Aside from weight and magnetic pull, you can usually tell by the luster. Plated coins won't exhibit the "cartwheel" effect when spun under a single light source. They are very bright but have no luster. You can also usually tell by checking the edges of the devices. The plating will appear thicker and even look crusty or 'pushed up" around the edges of the devices and the rim itself. Report this Post to the Staff
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