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New Member
United States
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I have a bicentennial ike with no mint mark that has no copper core and appears to be silver. In my reading no coin like this was struck, so I'm confused. Can anyone correct me or have an idea? I can upload photos if/as necessary. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21591 Posts |
 to the CCF Yes, we definitely require clear photos of both sides before anyone can make a definite decision. Sounds though like it may be a plated coin but will wait for photos. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19130 Posts |
Yes, photos--full, large and sharp. Thanks.
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New Member
 United States
3 Posts |
here are pics (from phone, so could be better from camera if needed) thx    |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21591 Posts |
Most likely plated as many of them were.
Also looks like the reverse has been burned.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5823 Posts |
Looks like some kind of stain on the reverse, soak it in acetone for 5-10 minute and see if that comes off.
Try to get a accurate weight with a digital scale that give 1/100 grams.
Silver issue - 24.59 grams, copper-nickel issue - 22.68 grams.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19130 Posts |
At this point, I'm thinking plated, with environmentally-caused staining on the reverse.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
7174 Posts |
Almost looks like a 40%. But there has only been 1 of those discovered. Might have been plated. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
6244 Posts |
1976 Philadelphia Bicentennial; Clad Type 1(Thick letters reverse) 1976 Philadelphia Bicentennial; Clad Type 2(Thin letters reverse) no mint mark it is only Philadelphia at 22.68 gr. Around we find many plated to copy the only one know example in 40% Silver and this one is unclear yet the provenience. On your coin also the toning it is not a realistic natural toning. |
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Moderator
United States
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to the Community! I agree with the assessment, it has been plated. A 40% silver Ike is also clad and has a visible core (although it may be very difficult to see). |
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New Member
United States
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i have a normal clad at 22.7 (my scale only goes to 10ths) so that is logical if actual is 22.68
the ike in question is 23.2g. So it is not as heavy as a 40% (24.59) so maybe the .5 gram difference is silver plating as several have speculated....
anybody want a half a gram of silver? :-)
Thanks!!!
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United States
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Posted 01/22/2022 2:45 pm
