Wheat Penny Error? What A This About? (1957 D)

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jadejean New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 05/08/2021 4:37 pm Hello! My neighbor came across this penny. It's a 1957 D Wheat penny but it looks like it's made from a silver metal rather than copper. It also looks like it's in extremely good condition for its age, which leads me to believe it sat in someone's collection for most of its life. Looking for info on whether this is an error. Also if it holds any significant value if it is collectible? Or am I dreaming and this is just a common error from that year/mint run? Thanks!! * Edited by Staff to Add Year / Mintmark / Denomination to Title. Titles are Important! * Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/08/2021 4:44 pm . It is plated. Maybe mercury? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
jadejean New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 05/08/2021 4:50 pm Is that common? First I've heard of it Report this Post to the Staff
Numisma Pillar of the Community United States 4963 Posts	Posted 05/08/2021 5:07 pm I think it used to be fairly common. My granddad told me he used to do it as a kid. I guess the mercury amalgamates with the metal, so it can easily be done without any equipment. For future reference, it's best to avoid holding valuable or high-grade coins by the surfaces. The oils in your skin won't show up initially, but over time they'll corrode the metal and leave a fingerprint that can't be removed. This isn't worth more than a few cents, though, so no worries. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 05/08/2021 5:22 pm I agree, plated. You can see the plating wearing off. No premium I'm afraid. Worth 3 cent (bulk Wheaties wholesale going rate). to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19226 Posts	Posted 05/08/2021 5:37 pm Aye, I'm thinking plated. I've come across a dozen or so plated 1950s wheat cents over the years. Not an error. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/08/2021 5:41 pm Yes, plated. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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