1958 D Wheat Penny With Peeling Rim?

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xoGingerella New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 02/15/2021 8:02 pm I found this Wheat penny in a porcelain heart dish full of Asian coins I bought from an antique store for $2. I'm curious whether it is a real penny and to know a little bit about it. The rim is "peeling" and it appears as if the previous owner may have tried prying it with a small tool. The penny is a very feint yellow color and only the rim is magnetic. It also feels like it weighs more than a typical penny. I'm new to the Coin World, so any info is appreciated! Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24150 Posts	Posted 02/15/2021 8:15 pm It was put in a bezel to be worn as a necklace or bracelet. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
xoGingerella New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 02/15/2021 8:22 pm Thanks, bobby131313! That makes sense and makes me feel silly for not thinking about that! xD Now that the rim has been identified, I will have to seek more info about the penny inside the bezel ;) Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1484 Posts	Posted 02/15/2021 8:23 pm Additionally, it was electroplated with some metal; hence, the silvery luster. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19134 Posts	Posted 02/15/2021 8:42 pm A common '58 D sent to the plater. And, the plating appears somewhat compromised. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 02/15/2021 10:32 pm I have to agree. Cool looking, perhaps a conversation piece, but not a lot more. Worth only a few cents I'm afraid. to the CCF! p.s.- Not a good idea to hold your coins against your skin. Oils from your skin/fingerprints can ruin any numismatic value your coins might have. Just fyi. A better strategy, if you continue in our hobby would be to purchase inexpensive cotton gloves (available anywhere than sells hobby supplies). Bonne chance! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187950 Posts	Posted 02/16/2021 12:19 pm to the Community! 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
Kloccwork419 Pillar of the Community United States 1359 Posts	Posted 02/16/2021 12:46 pm That part that's coming off is a bezel. Its encased and heavily plated Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/16/2021 1:37 pm CoopHome: Bezel added to coin Edited by coop 02/16/2021 5:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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