My 1942 Penny That Is Not Copper Or Steele

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jussme1976 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 05/05/2019 12:51 am i have come across this 1942 penny that looks like it was made into a necklace but the penny look like it was made of maybe zinc or some other kind of metal. it does not magnitize, tried scratching it to see if it was coated with something and nope it digs through like its not just coated. I'm not sure what it is really thats why I am posting a picture on here in hopes someone can help me out. it was with some other old coins when I bought a storage shed. any and all info would be greatly appreciated.. Report this Post to the Staff

Daves Errors Pillar of the Community United States 1566 Posts	Posted 05/05/2019 01:08 am Looks coated and was used as Neckless or some kind of Jewelry. I don't even think a store would take it Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74813 Posts	Posted 05/05/2019 01:25 am Looks like a "Spooned" coin. It's Post Strike Damage ( PSD), not an error. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jussme1976 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 05/05/2019 01:58 am ive tried scrapping into it to see if its coated or if it would scrape off but it didnt come off and the scratch just scratched into the coin. idk in gonna cut the metal off the edges and check it out more. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/05/2019 04:41 am to CCF. It has a band around the coin that was part of the jewelry. It has been plated with something. You should not scratch the coin to see if it was plated,if it was an error coin you just diminished its' value by at least half. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34428 Posts	Posted 05/05/2019 07:14 am @jussme, first welcome to CCF. Second, I would echo what @john1 said about not scratching your coins. There are much less destructive methods to get at your answer. It looks to me like you coin was plated after it left the mint and then encased in a bezel. That is what the rim looks kinda funny and there is a remnant loop on top. You could remove the bezel if you wanted, but I suspect that given its condition, this cent is only worth face value. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/05/2019 09:26 am No question it's plated. Leave well enough alone. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jussme1976 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 05/05/2019 12:28 pm thanks everyone! I did take it to one coin shop in slc but alls he said was.. its a real coin but the date dont make sense to me. I appreciate any and all info... Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/05/2019 10:16 pm Not a 1942. it says 1952. It is plated and in a bezel. Probably someones birth year coin. Report this Post to the Staff
jussme1976 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 05/23/2019 04:02 am No I can see it and its 1942 on the penny Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54283 Posts	Posted 05/23/2019 08:32 am Quote: I appreciate any and all info... Report this Post to the Staff
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