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This is exceedingly interesting... I sure as heck can't give you a straight answer.
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I can't tell for sure from the pics, but could there be a metal ring encased around the edge? That would account for a larger diameter.
Next I would suspect a possible re-plating job done after strike. Thanks, Doug.
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Something around the rim...that's a good thought that would explain the MAD on both sides which is not too common to begin with otherwise replated is the 2nd best guess
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Got wrapped up in Game of thrones lol I'll try and weigh it tomorrow or get pictures of a side profile
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Could simply have been plated.
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So I took it to a coin dealer this morning. He informed me that it is not plated but missed it's coating. He wasn't sure why it sticks to a magnet but offered me $5.
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Were you able to confirm the weight?
Though the weight of the 1943 steel cent and a 1982 and after zinc cent weight nearly the same anyway. 2.7grams verses 2.5grams falls within each others tolerances.
Using the obverse for reference. The only thing I notice from the edge pics is between 12:00 and 1:00. There seems to be a nick showing up darker. Is that a shadow or is something (maybe copper plating) revealed from a hit? Thanks, Doug.
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06/14/2016 12:15 pm
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Also is the magnet attraction equal between the two?
The 1943 steel cent will slam to a magnet where as a plated zinc coin usually will have an attraction, but would be a lessor or mild attraction.
Side Note: Flat strip magnets are usually not so strong, but get the job done.
If using stronger magnet on a steel coin can leave a contact mark on the surface. If a coin is suspected as valuable use a piece of cloth or something to soften the blow or surface contact. Just a thought. Thanks, Doug.
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He informed me that it is not plated but missed it's coating. He wasn't sure why it sticks to a magnet but offered me $5. If it had just "missed it's coating" it wouldn't be magnetic at all. |
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Just had them weighed the 1992 is 2.9 and the 1943 was between 2.7 and 2.8
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Could it be struck on a planchet intended for a foreign country? It looks like the planchet was slightly wider than than collar allowance... which could explain the wide rim, and the minor finning around the rim.
I don't know if the US Mint made coins for other countries in 1992, but Mike Diamond certainly might... I edited the thread title, so it might catch his attention.
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Could it be struck on a planchet intended for a foreign country? Thought of that day before yesterday and checked a list that originated from Ken Potter and could not find anything listed for 1992. Thanks, Doug. |
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What about 1990 and 1991? Planchets have a habit of sticking around...
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