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 to ccf. It is a plated cent worth one cent. John1  |
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that could be a jewelry piece bling bling lol it sure is shiny though
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However, what would be the least damaging test to prove that it indeed plated? Specific gravity test. |
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Did you check the other cent for a CAM?  |
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what would be the least damaging test to prove that it indeed plated?
Either weight or Specific Gravity measurement would be completely non-destructive. A plated coin should have a weight within the planchet's tolerance since electroplating adds a negligible amount of metal. |
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OK all thanks for the info. I guess I will have to keep a closer eye on my change for a REAL error coin.
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 my vote, check for CLASS 5 on date |
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I found a 1950 s that was plated the other day. It was horribly worn under the plating. Made me laugh a bit. Someone's science project. You can also turn them "gold"
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Pillar of the Community
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back in my high school days we did that gold coloring project
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Is your penny slightly magnetic? If so, you have an error
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Please elaberate and to CCF. John1 |
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They are out there - can't speak for the OP's coin though.  |
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Rackster, Just to be clear:your 1986 cent looks like it is missing the copper plating.The OP's coin is a 1980 which is a copper coin,also the OP's coin is very shiny as if it was plated in chrome or mercury. John1 |
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Is your penny slightly magnetic? If so, you have an error If it is slightly magnetic then he almost certainly has a nickel plated coin. NOT an error. |
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Hi John - missed the OPs date. I guess it wasn't big enough in the title or I was more enamored by 'silver' . I've seen a few plated jobs at the LCS; usually evident just by visual observation (devices/details wash out). OPs coin has a similar appearance but they are distant shots and blurry.
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