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defcoin1 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 3:10 pm Hi. Brand new here! I've been trying to get info on this coin but there seems to be lots of conflicting info out there. Looked around coincommunity.com and seems like a fun knowledgeable group so here goes! Been going through lots of my coins I have saved over the years and this one stuck out. It's a 1942 Lincoln Penny, looks almost like it has a silver covering over copper. It is magnetic and weighs 3.1 grams. here are some pics...Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 3:22 pm Can you give us the weight, please. That will tell a lot. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jasper62 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 4:19 pm The OP stated Quote: It is magnetic and weighs 3.1 grams. My guess and in all probability it has been plated Report this Post to the Staff
smokeriderdon Pillar of the Community United States 3755 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 4:20 pm You got it right in your post. That is a plated coin. Done after the coin was minted. Report this Post to the Staff
defcoin1 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 4:23 pm Wow thanks for the quick responses, much appreciated! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19178 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 4:51 pm Looks plated. Report this Post to the Staff
YourGeorgiaPeach Valued Member United States 287 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 5:41 pm This appears to be steel plated, hence its reflectiveness and magnetic properties. The US didn't begin striking zinc coated steel cents until the following year in 1943. Anyway, YGP Edited by YourGeorgiaPeach 03/15/2020 6:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 5:50 pm You can see the plating wearing off the edges of the coin . Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 6:00 pm Agree, the weight confirms it. Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1657 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 6:39 pm Can you steel plate copper? More likely nickel plated I would think. Report this Post to the Staff
defcoin1 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 7:27 pm Stupid question I'm sure but what is the point of plating a penny? Thanks again for all the responses! Report this Post to the Staff
Dorado Bedrock of the Community Canada 24885 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 7:33 pm To the Forum. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19178 Posts	Posted 03/15/2020 7:46 pm What is the point of plating? 'Cause it can be done. Some people plate coins to have them 'look better', some plate to deceive others, etc. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188929 Posts	Posted 03/16/2020 11:29 am to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/17/2020 01:02 am The weight of a steel cent is 2.7 grams. The normal weight of a 1942 is 3.11 grams. So this coin was plated. You can see the copper edge where it is peeling. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 03/17/2020 01:13 am A lot of coins were plated as part of chemistry lab experiments in high school. Most likely nickel, but definitely plated. Worth about 3 cents, being a Wheatie. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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