Brass Wheat Cent With Libierty Error

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jackofalltrades New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 10/28/2016 4:37 pm I see what appears to be copper streaks in the coin, could this be made of a different alloy such as brass. The reverse is a bright yellow color, and the front may have been yellow but is toned in my opinion. Report this Post to the Staff

nss-52 Moderator United States 54283 Posts	Posted 10/28/2016 4:51 pm It is a BIE. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/28/2016 4:57 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
11997755 Pillar of the Community United States 2253 Posts	Posted 10/28/2016 5:05 pm You can look here: http://cuds-on-coins.com/ldb4-1955s/ to see if your BIE matches one that is already listed. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 10/28/2016 11:14 pm The alloy mix could have been off, a little too much zinc and it would indeed be brass. That would account for the yellowish coloring also. If so, and it doesn't cost too much to verify it, it should command a nice premium. Some of the larger Jewelers have the capability, but I have no idea what they'd charge. Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 10/29/2016 3:13 pm Could the streaks be rust? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/29/2016 4:21 pm No. they are just how some coin age. They turn because they are not mixed well in the stock materials metal mixture. Report this Post to the Staff
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