Sliver Penny, Is It Just Been Thrown Into Acid? Help!

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neevena08 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 07/30/2013 03:29 am I found this in my wallet and I'm not sure if its just a penny that just happened to be sliver. It might be something that happens often. I just want to make sure Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 07/30/2013 03:39 am Looks nice doesn't it? I suspect nickel electroplating. It would have to be thin, because the coin has remained shiny. Rub the edge of the rim on some coarse cloth. The copper should show up from underneath. Weigh it accurately. If there is a significant difference from standard, this coin would then attract a lot more interest. Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 07/30/2013 09:08 am I've found a couple shiny ones, then there's this Report this Post to the Staff
pls Rest in Peace United States 1729 Posts	Posted 07/31/2013 9:41 pm Looks almost like the coins we scamps coated with mercury from a broken thermometer when I was in third grade. I suppose it's a miracle we're still around. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 08/01/2013 12:55 am That half silvering suggests partial immersion only in a plating solution. Edited by sel_69l 08/01/2013 01:02 am Report this Post to the Staff
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