| Author |
 Replies: 20 / Views: 29,122 |
|
New Member
United States
2 Posts |
Edited by bigriver
04/20/2012 02:47 am
|
|
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
|
|
Moderator
 United States
14463 Posts |
 plated. |
|
Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
By the LOOKS of it, I would agree.
However, what would be the least damaging test to prove that it indeed plated?
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
A light scratch on the edge would show the copper underneath. On plated quarters I usually use a razor blade on a reeded area of the edge. You might also check the gutter near the rim. They usually show copper there if there was any debris on the coin before it was plated.
|
|
Moderator
United States
14463 Posts |
probably rub the edge on something to see if the plating goes away and you start seeing copper  |
|
Moderator
United States
56855 Posts |
 to ccf. It is a plated cent worth one cent. John1  |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1620 Posts |
that could be a jewelry piece bling bling lol it sure is shiny though
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Quote:
However, what would be the least damaging test to prove that it indeed plated? Specific gravity test. |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2651 Posts |
Did you check the other cent for a CAM?  |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
Quote:
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. |
|
New Member
 United States
2 Posts |
OK all thanks for the info. I guess I will have to keep a closer eye on my change for a REAL error coin.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
275 Posts |
 my vote, check for CLASS 5 on date |
|
New Member
United States
36 Posts |
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"
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1620 Posts |
back in my high school days we did that gold coloring project
|
|
New Member
United States
1 Posts |
Is your penny slightly magnetic? If so, you have an error
|
| |
Replies: 20 / Views: 29,122 |
Posted 04/20/2012 03:58 am
