| Author |
 Replies: 14 / Views: 7,941 |
|
|
New Member
United States
3 Posts |
Hello, I'm from Texas. I'm not a huge collector but I do try and keep coins that seem interesting,old,or are from around the world. Recently I came across a 1971D steel penny. I Know this topic has already been discussed in this forum,but, no real answer was given. The person that posted the question was told more than likely it was a fake; his coin was not magnetic......mine sticks like glue and is a bit heavier than most pennies; over 3grams. So, my question to the community is now what? After discovering that it is indeed magnetic, very shiny like a new dime or nickel....What is it and does it have a greater value than just a penny? Hope someone out there has actual answers to this ongoing question....thanks for reading ( The pic I chose is of the penny sitting on the magnet, judge for yourself)  |
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1695 Posts |
Did someone plate it with metal after it left the mint?
|
|
New Member
 United States
3 Posts |
Is there a way to tell without causing major damage?
|
|
Moderator
 United States
56855 Posts |
 to CCF. The weight of a normal 1971-D cent is 3.1grams. The only way I can think of to test it is with an XRF.My first thought is it is plated with something that is magnetic. John1  |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
 Interesting piece, but from the pictures (a bit blurry) it appears to be plated. |
|
Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
Interesting , I would guess plated with a metal that would attract to a magnet .  |
|
New Member
United States
3 Posts |
I agree the pic doesn't do it justice. It actually looks just like a shiny new nickel,but, doesn't weigh as much as one. On my scale it weighs in at 3.23 grams.....probably the xtra weight is due to the plating...it also appears a little bigger than your average penny. I found it in a local coinstar machine at my grocery store. Maybe, it is a science project. I'm thinking about scratching the surface to see if it's copper underneath. It's just a penny so, what do I have to lose....right.
|
|
Moderator
United States
56855 Posts |
If you do, scratch the edge not the surface. John1 |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5193 Posts |
can you show the reverse?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2775 Posts |
How strong is the magnetic attraction? Meaning compared to a 1943 steel cent or other metal objects like a steel washer.
If the attraction is weaker than the other known steel objects then its most likely plated. Thanks, Doug.
|
|
New Member
United States
3 Posts |
It sticks like glue....super strong hold...but, doesn't that mean it's just really plated heavily...I really want to scratch it; I think I will and will post a follow up pic. Thanks to all for your input and great advice.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
Canada
870 Posts |
I think you should post better pictures for all to see before scratching the edge. I found a Canadian penny that turned out to be struck on a foreign planchet. So see if you can get better pics and a comparison pic next to a normal penny. Good luck!
|
|
New Member
United States
3 Posts |
I scratched it...light pink hue underneath. Whatever method was used in plating...it wasn't an easy job. Here is the penny next to another  |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
Probably chrome plated. Some plating companies give these out to their customers to show the ability they have on plating. I've seen gold plated ones as well. Edited by coop
10/22/2016 11:32 pm
|
|
Valued Member
Canada
458 Posts |
|
| |
Replies: 14 / Views: 7,941 |
|
Posted 10/22/2016 10:18 am
