2006 Brass Pennies? Now With Pictures.

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florida Valued Member United States 417 Posts	Posted 11/27/2008 5:55 pm Have there been any reports of these? I think I may have possibly found one. It clinks just like copper, golden yellow in color, and definitely does not sound like a zincoln. [Pictures below.] I did not have the flash on, just the macro setting and the lighting is from the bathroom (one of the whiter places in the house). Edited by florida 11/29/2008 6:27 pm Report this Post to the Staff

docsfishn Pillar of the Community United States 1031 Posts	Posted 11/27/2008 7:14 pm How much does it weigh? If it's copper/brass it would weigh 3.1 grams. If it's a zincoln it would weigh 2.5 grams. I'm not sure if there are any reports on these or not. Something to look into. Hope this helps. Report this Post to the Staff
chuckster 125 Pillar of the Community United States 4113 Posts	Posted 11/29/2008 3:29 pm I don't know about any 2006 brass plated strikes being made, but I have three 1983P brass plated strikes and they all weigh 2.50 grams each, the same weight as a regular zinc 1983 cent. Info from Mr Potter's site- Brass plated strikes were made on the 1983P ,1985D, 1997, 1997D and 1998P Cent. Weight is not a distinguishing factor. If your 2006 coin is brass plated that's one thing making it maybe the first found for 2006. If it weighs the same as a copper cent (3.10 grams ) , then I would say you have a very special/different/rare etc cent. Can you weigh the coin and also post a picture of the coin? Here are two pics of one of my 83's. Its pretty hard no being able to tell them apart. Has a golden color to it as compared to the normal red color cent. Image: 1983BrassObvjpeg1.jpg 54.08 KB Image: 1983LMCBrassRevjpeg1.jpg 55.33 KB Edited by chuckster 125 11/29/2008 3:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff
mkman123 Pillar of the Community United States 3184 Posts	Posted 11/29/2008 3:49 pm chuckster is your 1983 worth a lot or they aren't worth much? Report this Post to the Staff
wd1040 Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 11/29/2008 3:59 pm hm... I know for sure that there are 1983s that were made on old brass planchets. I have a few myself, but I don't really know if they're that rare... Report this Post to the Staff
chuckster 125 Pillar of the Community United States 4113 Posts	Posted 11/29/2008 4:25 pm mkman: Hi, No, these are not high value/ premium coins. MS graded coins under $50.00 for a MS66 Grade and that's if you really want one. I found mine years ago (mid 1980's) in rolls but I personally would not buy one if I didn't have these. I'm not collecting brass plated strikes, but for someone who is, then maybe they would pay that price for one. Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 11/30/2008 12:05 am The coin shown at the top of the thread exhibits signs of environmental damage which may have changed the color. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 11/30/2008 08:46 am In most cases the 'miscolored' coins being advertised as brass plated or otherwise some sort of error are just environmental damage. Report this Post to the Staff
stewart Pillar of the Community United States 1126 Posts	Posted 11/30/2008 8:08 pm Found one that looked just like that when I cleaned underneath the wood burner that I have. figured the heat had gotten to it. Just my 2c Report this Post to the Staff
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