Found A 1948 Steel Penny Need Opinion Please

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 16 / Views: 6,644	Page: of 2
Gyro421 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 04/26/2022 10:31 pm Hello I need help before send this coin off I have found a 1948 steel penny. Crazy thing is everyone I've talked to about this coin is if it was plated the plating would be such a small amount that a magnet wouldn't stick to it little alone pick and hold the coin up. This one even holds on to the magnet and it's heavy I'm just stumped please can someone help or refer me to a professional. Thank you Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/26/2022 10:36 pm Altered or counterfeit coin. Please show us a close-up of the date. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 04/26/2022 10:45 pm On your photos I can see the Cu. The weight is high and normal for a plated coin. The magnet will attract those plated coins due to the fact on the manganese contain in the cooper. From my point it is an plated coins after Mint and I think was done in our modern time due to the quality of plating. If you do not believe an goldsmith store near can test with XRF. Report this Post to the Staff
Flowme911 Valued Member United States 98 Posts	Posted 04/26/2022 10:47 pm 8 looks like an altered 3 from that photo, hope not though, that would suck! Report this Post to the Staff
Gyro421 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 04/26/2022 11:11 pm Here's a close up Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 12:44 am Plating can hold a strong attraction to a magnet, enough to hold the weight of the coin. This is just PMD, a plated 1948 cent that is overweight. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 04:41 am and to CCF. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21584 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 07:07 am to the CCF We see many of these on the Forum. Most are the results of high school experiments. The extra weights is due to the plating. It would be classed as a damaged coin. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19115 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 07:15 am A plated coin, in my opinion. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 09:19 am With the added weight, I would have to say it is a zinc plated 1948 copper cent. A magnet would hep you to see if it is steel. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 09:28 am Quote: A magnet would hep you to see if it is steel Not always, the plating could be magnetic. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 09:56 am 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
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 3:45 pm Sanded and plated fake error coin. (realized no one would buy it and spent it. And you found it.) Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 04/27/2022 6:10 pm Quote: Not always, the plating could be magnetic. I did mention that I thought that it was zinc plated - zinc is not magnetic, if it were all post 1982 Lincoln cents would stick to a magnet Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 04/29/2022 01:41 am I agree with Dear. Quote: Not always, the plating could be magnetic. In the case of the 1948 cent with electroplate zinc will be magnetic. Not to strong but will be. Like I say the Manganese (in alloy with mean MAGNET) will become magnetic. Sorry John, simple physic and chemistry of materials. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/29/2022 04:42 am The 1948 cent is copper,non magnetic. Plate it with something that is magnetic does not make a 1948 cent magnetic like a 1943 Steele cent is what I was getting at. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 16 / Views: 6,644	Page: of 2

Last 15 Replies

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.42 seconds to rattle this change.