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Valued Member
United States
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Did they ever make reproductions/novelty versions of steel cents? I got these in a 'coin collectors' set that my parent's bought me forever ago, and they almost look too nice. When I was younger, I did take them out, so they have minor scratches. However, the photos don't do them justice inside a plastic sleeve. Any input? How about tips on photographing without compromising quality?  Also in that set was this 1959 penny. It's a very odd color. Any significance to the date? And again, I apologize for the glare.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Strange to say, many steel cents have been re-zinced. In other words, it's not unusual that the zinc coating will break down while the underlying steel is still in pretty good shape, & people will strip off the old plating & apply new. Yours might have been chrome or nickel plated, I guess!
I can't tell what you think is so strange about the 1959 cent (first date for the Memorial design). It looks like a beautiful golden-bronze colour. Since it's a bronze piece, it wouldn't be copper-red in any case.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Both coins appear to have been plated, not uncommon in "collector sets".
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't know, I agree with publius. The 59 looks fine.
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Valued Member
United States
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Doesn't look rezinced. I have a 43 that look similar and it has set for 70 years or so.
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Valued Member
United States
206 Posts |
The 59-D looks proof-like to me which might explain why you think the color looks odd. But that doesn't really make sense because I don't think the Denver Mint has ever produced proofs (someone please correct me if I'm wrong).
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Valued Member
 United States
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Any tips on photographing them outside the sleeves? I know I'm not supposed to touch them, so what do I hold them with?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just hold them by the edges.
If you're going to be collecting coins, buy a can of acetone from your local hardware store. Before you return your coins to holders, just rinse them with acetone to remove any fingerprints or other debris.
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