1996 D Penny No Copper Please Help!

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imagecoins Valued Member United States 341 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 02:49 am Hello, so I found this penny that does not have copper on it. Is this worth anything? I will attach a picture. Please let me know! Thanks * Edited by Staff to crop and/or rotate images. Please crop and correctly orient images before uploading. * * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 04:46 am Is it the same size as a normal cent,19mm? Looks like it was "stripped" after it left the mint. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19155 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 07:33 am An accurate weight might provide some additional insight. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96071 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 08:33 am Need a weight for this one, also a diameter measurement. Is this the accurate color of the coin? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
DiscoLover82 Valued Member United States 218 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 11:28 am Assuming the color in the photo is accurate and the weight and diameter are as expected, this is a common science experiment. PMD; worth keeping as a curiosity if you're so inclined, but otherwise just one cent. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19949 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 12:05 pm PMD Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
imagecoins Valued Member United States 341 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 12:32 pm It is regular size. My scale reads .1 ounce but it's a food scales. It color is like greyish. Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5774 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 1:33 pm A food scale won't work. A scale measuring two digits after the decimal point is necessary for accuracy. (for reference, 1 ounce is close to what a Morgan or Peace dollar would weigh.) Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Edited by Petespockets55 02/13/2023 12:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96071 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 1:42 pm and your scale needs to be able to measure in grams, not ounces. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
dsking Pillar of the Community United States 2365 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 1:57 pm This is the scale that I use and it works great and isn't costly: https://www.usbalance.com/us-magnum...1000g-x-0.1g I also have calipers that are made exclusively for coins. Both are real handy! Enjoy collecting! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 2:43 pm When buying a scale for coins get one that goes down to 0.001 grams and can weigh up to 50 grams. They do not cost much. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
dsking Pillar of the Community United States 2365 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 2:51 pm Good point John1. Edited by dsking 02/12/2023 2:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4592 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 1:16 pm Even if you have a scale like that, it won't be sufficent to weigh the plating. Further, the weight (within the limits of accuracy) would be the same if it was never plated or stripped of plating with acid. -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
imagecoins Valued Member United States 341 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 2:47 pm Thanks! I will order a scale and come back to this coin! Appreciate everyone's help! Report this Post to the Staff
coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2850 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 4:34 pm @imagecoins.... If you need a digital scale sooner, they sell them at any big-retailer, Whatever-Mart. I bought mine for around $20 & it weighs to the 0.00 grams for accuracy. Report this Post to the Staff
imagecoins Valued Member United States 341 Posts	Posted 03/03/2023 6:09 pm I finally got a scale and digital caliper!! Took Forever! 19.1 mm 1.4 mm thick 2.488 grams What do you guys think? Report this Post to the Staff
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