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1973-S Penny With Brass Color?

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lainmejia
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I was trying to find more information about this subject. 1973s cents in brass ?..could be that possible?...Thanks in advance!
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thanks for your help!
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Some bronze (as opposed to brass), coins tone yellow,
entirely due to prevailing environmental conditions.

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Agree, not uncommon.
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Yes it is brass, ALL cents from 1963 to mid 1982 are made of brass, 95% Cu 5% zinc is a brass not bronze.
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@Conder101:-
Thanks for the info.
My knowledge as it has turned out, has also come up a little short, re U.S. Cents 1963-82.
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So many mix up Brass and Bronze.
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