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Pillar of the Community
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You got it right in your post. That is a plated coin. Done after the coin was minted.  |
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Wow thanks for the quick responses, much appreciated!
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Bedrock of the Community
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This appears to be steel plated, hence its reflectiveness and magnetic properties. The US didn't begin striking zinc coated steel cents until the following year in 1943. Anyway, YGP
Edited by YourGeorgiaPeach
03/15/2020 6:14 pm
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Rest in Peace
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You can see the plating wearing off the edges of the coin .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Agree, the weight confirms it.
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Pillar of the Community
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Can you steel plate copper? More likely nickel plated I would think.
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New Member
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Stupid question I'm sure but what is the point of plating a penny? Thanks again for all the responses!
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Bedrock of the Community
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To the Forum. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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What is the point of plating? 'Cause it can be done. Some people plate coins to have them 'look better', some plate to deceive others, etc.
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to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The weight of a steel cent is 2.7 grams. The normal weight of a 1942 is 3.11 grams. So this coin was plated. You can see the copper edge where it is peeling.
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Bedrock of the Community
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A lot of coins were plated as part of chemistry lab experiments in high school. Most likely nickel, but definitely plated. Worth about 3 cents, being a Wheatie. to the CCF! |
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When they chrome Steel, they use a copper layer, a nickel layer and add chrome to make it shiny. A three step process. That gives the best appearance. Often we see coins only plated once and you can tell them apart quickly as the surface is not as nice. (Not like the chrome bumpers back in the day)   Edited by coop
03/18/2020 2:11 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Plating - PMD, worth only face. |
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