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Help With A 1945-S Shell Case Lincoln Identification

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A question please for anyone who's knowledgeable on the subject of "Shell Case Lincoln" pennies minted during the war from 1944 through 1946.

All research indicates these were composed of 95% copper 5% Zinc and weigh ~ 3.1 grams. Every picture I've seen of this year/mint combination clearly shows the coin as a copper colored specimen to varying degrees (depending on condition of course).

My question is this: While going through some of my steel penny rolls, I came across this 1945-S Lincoln that looks exactly like a steel cent except it's NOT Magnetic. According to my digital scale it weighs 3.15 grams.

This has me pretty baffled. Has anyone seen or heard of a 1945-S Lincoln that appears to be steel but isn't? It doesn't appear to be plated, as any plating would have at least partially worn through. I do see little hints of what appear to be copper in about three small areas of the obverse rim. This might have come from contact with a copper coin or it may be a clue to this coin's true lineage. This 1945-S (and the others in this roll) have been in my collection since around 1969 so I know it's history from that time on. All insight to help figure this riddle out is greatly appreciated.

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It is plated. Note at the inside of the rim at 12:05 between the W and E where there is evidence of plating drip. Also at 3:00 where there is a small piece of the plating that has been clipped but is still attached and the copper showing under that small piece.
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It seems this issue comes up a lot here. In the 1940's and 50's, it was popular to plate these and use them in jewelery. They made bracelets, necklaces, even earrings from them.
Here is an example of one that recently sold on ebay:; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nice-Vintag...047675.l2557
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Plated and corroded.

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Thank you all for your input.... much appreciated!

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And you don't see copper through the plating because they plated a worn coin.
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