1985 P Gold Nickel? What Is It? - Coin Community Forum

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ThatWeirdNickel New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 01:37 am Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and just wanted to ask what this coin was. I tried researching it on my own but the closest result I found was the copper plate error, and that's definitely not it.. From what I can tell it isn't a plate simply because it's somehow been well circulated and there are no signs of a silver color in the scratches. I'll upload some pictures below :) Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

mcanniz Valued Member United States 486 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 01:47 am it could have either been part of a science experiment that used chemicals to change the color, or plated recently. if it was plated recently, there would be evidence of wear from before, but the gold may have not worn yet. if you have a gram scale, try to weigh it. also, maybe scratch the edge a little on a jewelers stone or something very fine to see if the silver will then show underneath. Report this Post to the Staff
ThatWeirdNickel New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 02:10 am I don't have a gram scale but maybe I'll try to scratch it tomorrow and update Report this Post to the Staff
rage1398 Valued Member 136 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 07:08 am with mcanniz Report this Post to the Staff
Ploopy Pillar of the Community United States 1788 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 08:22 am PMD. Looks plated. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 10:01 am It's just plated. No more complicated than that. Report this Post to the Staff
CanadaCoinCollector Valued Member Canada 137 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 10:35 am its just plated Report this Post to the Staff
Aaron Welch New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 01/16/2019 1:38 pm Not sure if anyone is still active on here, but what are the chances I have a gold toned 1985P Jefferson nickel as well? Did the original poster decide to put it back into circulation and I just so happened to end up with it? Or was there someone out there plating only 1985P's? I could provide a pic but not exactly sure how to do that one this forum... Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 01/16/2019 1:52 pm That's not gold-toned, it's plated. And as far as being inactive, it never is. Many mornings there are over 100K users, on this sight. Remember, this is worldwide. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/16/2019 2:37 pm Plated for sure, but keep looking! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7516 Posts	Posted 01/16/2019 3:14 pm Quote: It's just plated. No more complicated than that. Exactly! to the Forum Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74936 Posts	Posted 01/16/2019 3:29 pm To CCF Aaron Welch! Your Nickel must have been plated, as that cannot happen at the U.S. Mint. It would be considered Post Post Strike Damage. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted 01/16/2019 5:01 pm to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/16/2019 5:58 pm When you try scratching it, do it on the edge of the coin, not on the faces. Report this Post to the Staff
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