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I came upon this auction for a 1955 silver penny on ebay. I was wondering if it was struck on a dime planchet, or if it was plated with something. I have included the link below. Thanks in advance. https://www.ebay.com/itm/204219202906 |
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Moderator
 United States
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 My thought is a plated cent not struck on a dime planchet. A dime weighs 2.5 grams if silver +/- .09 grams mint tolerance. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It appears that someone has acquired a nice silver-plated LWC. Hope it works out well for them. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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New Member
 United States
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My thought is a plated cent not struck on a dime planchet. A dime weighs 2.5 grams if silver +/- .09 grams mint tolerance. Could it be struck on a foreign planchet? But if it is plated, do you know what it could be plated in? |
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New Member
United States
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Quote:It appears that someone has acquired a nice silver-plated LWC. Hope it works out well for them. Could it also be plated in mercury or zinc? |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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to CCF! It appears that someone paid $125 for a plated cent. |
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Could it be struck on a foreign planchet? But if it is plated, do you know what it could be plated in? It could be a foreign planchet, would need to check mint records. As to what it is plated with, hard to say without testing it. John1 |
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United States
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to the Community! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow,someone actually bought it?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The bidding history on that "silver penny" is quite suspicious. 2 bidders, 3 bids. Started at $25, then $100, then finally $125. Quite curious.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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$125 for a plated cent, I'm in the wrong business!
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United States
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to the CCF This looks like a scam to me. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Bedrock of the Community
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To the Forum. |
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Valued Member
United States
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A friend has one for sale, he says its silver, but I believe its plated, if plated any idea of value? I forget what he was asking for it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It's worth 1¢, except possibly to some fools on the bay.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Posted 01/25/2023 6:34 pm
