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New Member
United States
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@keith I appreciate the help, thanks!! Haven't been doing this coin collecting stuff long... But I do have one more coin that is quite odd, I dont think its a natural mint error but I can't figure it out. Maybe you can help? Its a 1976-D Lincoln Penny... Looks like its a steel penny but they didnt have any in that year though right?.   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6612 Posts |
You should start a new topic for each coin. That said I think I can see some copper on the rim, coin looks painted
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New Member
 United States
5 Posts |
Ok I will after this. But I thought the same thing, nothing came off when I carefully tried to wash it.. So I did some research and some people were saying its the product of a science experiment. Which I could believe, but I'm still skeptical.
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New Member
United States
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Don't worry I didnt use any cleaner on it. Nor did I scrub it with anything.. just water and light drying, Was worried about damaging it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6612 Posts |
Could be Plated is a science experiment.
They used to do that in school back in the day. looks more like paint to me. A soak in 100% pure Acetone would tell
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New Member
United States
5 Posts |
That won't cause any grading issues? I know its probably not worth anything but I still will like it no matter the value, so I just gotta make sure that its ok for the coin... Sorry for all the annoying questions, I really do appreciate it though!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6612 Posts |
100% acetone from the hardware store NOT finger polish remover will not harm coins
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3281 Posts |
Ah I see you've called my name.
Like Keith said, it's most likely either plated or painted.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19216 Posts |
Let's see what it looks like after a good acetone soak. Having an accurate weight might tell us something also.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5240 Posts |
Looks like it's been painted.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Weight should settle it.  to the CCF! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You are correct, not worth the cost of submitting this coin for grading. Check ebay's SOLD listings for a rough idea as to value.  to the CCF!  |
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Moderator
United States
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Looks like silver paint to me. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4692 Posts |
Possibly dipped in Mercury, which may make it toxic if you handle it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
Or zinc cooked on to the surface of the coin. Not a silver coin.
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Valued Member
United States
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Painted or plated, it's worth one cent.
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Posted 07/24/2021 04:54 am
