Is This A Copper-Plated Copper Cent?

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spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 02/24/2017 10:40 pm So, I took a gamble on a coin lot on the Bay, but not for this coin (thank goodness). I actually received 4 other '40s cents with the same look and varying stages of circulation wear. Opening the package, I knew this wasn't right instantly. This is the best example. All five a very shiny but show moderate wear and an unusual texture. Thoughts? In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff

Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 02/24/2017 10:51 pm Looks like an electroplate job that was left in too long. Coins weren't in best of shape prior to the bath. Did you know these were plated when you purchased them? Really not a good job on copper plating... Now here's a good job! Yours may even be painted with a metal laquer. Edited by Crazyb0 02/24/2017 10:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 02/24/2017 11:04 pm Quote: Did you know these were plated when you purchased them? No, I didn't know. The pics were bad enough that all I could see was shine, not even most dates other than knowing they were Wheaties. I got the lot for a couple of Steelies that actually look original but will be posting them as well. All the examples I have are pretty rough and wanted some nice ones for variety. I got a good surprise in the lot: a 1969-s proof LMC that I couldn't even make out in the pics. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Edited by spru 02/24/2017 11:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Druu Pillar of the Community United States 1000 Posts	Posted 02/24/2017 11:17 pm I would say bad plate job. They do end up in circulation sometimes as well. I got a friend into CRHing, and he found a mid forties wheat where the plate had been worn off in some areas. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/25/2017 04:10 am Just throwing this out there,could it have been buffed to a shine and not plated? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 02/25/2017 07:55 am That IS a nice one Crazyb! Report this Post to the Staff
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