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1998 Silver Penny.

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 Posted 04/28/2007  8:47 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Arnie to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I have a silver penny that was found in a regular roll of pennies. It has all of the traits of a normal penny, except that it's silver. Is it worth anything? Or why is it like this?

I'm not a coin-connoisseur or anything...I'm just sorta interested.

Any replies would be appreciated and helpful. Thanks for your time!
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 Posted 04/28/2007  9:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Metalman to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Hi Arnie

any chance at a picture ?

Your cent is more than likely plated with another metal and is not an error and is more than likely not worth a premium above face value .

Please note I used the term (more than likely) ,, this is so I can change my mind if need be once I see the pictures !!

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 Posted 04/28/2007  10:45 pm  Show Profile   Check GO's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add GO to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I agree

The PENNY is more then likely plated. But hey ya could have a very rare silver cent worth $1200!
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 Posted 04/29/2007  02:03 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Arnie to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Haha, an image probably should have been the first thing I put up.

Here's the front and back...hopefully it helps in some way!

1998-Silver-Penny.

1998-Silver-Penny.

By the way, thanks for such a quick response! I really curious to know what's up with it.
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 Posted 04/29/2007  02:46 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Metalman to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
The cent looks plated to me ,, is that copper color showing thrugh on the rim ?

by weighing the coin you will know for sure it should weight 2.5 grams or just slightly over due to the plating .

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 Posted 04/29/2007  3:09 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Arnie to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I wasn't sure if it was a reflection or not...but I'll definitely weight it. Thanks for your help!
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 Posted 05/04/2007  01:40 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add garylcsr to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I agree with Metalman. I also see the copper around the rim. it could also be dipped in mercury. in that case I would bury it far away from the kids.
JMHO
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 Posted 05/05/2007  11:27 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add DoubleDie to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Post a picture of the coin's edge.
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