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sloweboy New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 02/04/2012 09:44 am Were there any 1929 Pennies that are not copper/zinc? I have a 1929 Wheat penny that appears to be steel. Thanks- Steve Report this Post to the Staff

SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 02/04/2012 10:07 am Steve, Only the 1943 cents were steel. Some folks with too much time on their hands plate or dip coins to make them appear to be silver or steel. Quickest way to confirm is with a magnet. If it's plated copper it won't stick. If it sticks you'll need to post lots of close-up pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 02/04/2012 10:27 am Steve. Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 02/04/2012 11:17 am As planchets for the '43 weren't even prepared yet, your chances of having a '43 on copper are greater. Edited by fioti 02/04/2012 11:48 am Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 02/04/2012 12:56 pm Could be a wrong planchet such as a dime. Does a magnet stick to it? and Report this Post to the Staff
sloweboy New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 02/04/2012 9:13 pm Well I did think of electroplating....and no it is not magnetic so yep that is whats going on...thanks for your replies- Steve Report this Post to the Staff
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