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Hi, I came across a steel 1975 steel penny and was wondering what every one thinks of it...
I am having trouble resizing it on my Apple IPad though. Any suggestions?
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New Member
 United States
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The previous comment was a bit vague. I really would like send a photo to the group. Thus far I can not find a value for this year.
Thank you.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pics, please!? Not sure what you're talking about.
Edited by Coinfrog
03/09/2017 9:01 pm
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New Member
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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You should weigh it. There were 66 of them that were made in aluminum but that's all I know about it. I wish you luck!  |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It weight is that of a copper coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Aye. Weight is consistent with a plated copper cent. Value is one cent, plus whatever novelty value you ascribe to it. An aluminum cent would have weighed slightly under one gram. I'm sure you would have been able to detect the weight difference of an aluminum cent in hand as well.
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New Member
United States
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Aaaahh, I was so hoping that because only 66 had been made that year then perhaps the value would be up for it. Oh well, it was great fun to find . Thanks for all the help!
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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It may not be worth much but it would steel be a keeper for me!
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
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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At that weight, it is NOT steel and not aluminum. It is an ordinary copper cent that somebody has plated with nickel or chromium - probably a science experiment.
worth 1c.
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That's weird because in my opinion it doesn't look like a plated Lincoln .  there's no thickness ( flow ) of the plating metal to make the devices look soft . I hope all can understand what I mean . |
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United States
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I was think the same thing T-BOP. The lighting texture isn't right for a plated cent...It's too matte and crisp. More likely in my mind that this post is a prank with a photoshopped penny, or it is a well done counterfeit.
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03/10/2017 08:05 am
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Plating can be accomplished in various thicknesses.
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New Member
United States
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Oh please, I am not playing a prank and heavens knows I couldn't figure out how to photoshop if my life depended on it. I am in my 60s and just don't have that kind of knowledge.
I am absolutely baffled by this.
I did do some research and found that a larger batch was minted (supposedly) in 1974. The mint closed the 1975 minting almost as soon as it began. One of the articles that I read said there might be a symbol hidden within the design. I must go back and find that article . I didn't really believe all that I was reading so I have yet to check for any abnormalities. I have put it in a flip for safety. Truth be told I am as confused as everyone.
As I continue to learn about this I would appreciate any and all input that other members might offer.
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Posted 03/09/2017 8:59 pm
