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*** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. ***Found a silver 1955 no mint mark Wheat penny. Stuck a strong magnet to it to see if it was steel it does have a little but not very much. Is this a common Wheat penny? Thanks for your help   Edited by Sistergirl0224
09/01/2024 3:40 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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What does the front look like? From the single photo posted, it appears the coin was plated. ' no mint mark' means the coin was minted in Philadelphia. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Obverse pic please.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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.... and yes  ... of both sides. |
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Here is the obverse side sorry thought I included it earlier!!!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Among other things, it appears the obverse has some Die Deterioration going on--note the minor 'bulge-like' feature coming off the last 5 in 1955. If that is a distinct bulge, this would be known as a 'poor man's doubled die'. No added value, just an interesting, informal designation. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Probably plated, guessing just a spender. to the CCF! |
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Looks copper color to me. Weight? John1  |
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to the Community! |
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Australia
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If it's sticking to a magnet, but only weakly, then it is probably a normal bronze 1955 penny that has been plated with nickel. A very thin layer of nickel will be weakly attracted to a magnet.
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Bedrock of the Community
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To CCF! It's most likely been plated. PMD. Errers and Varietys.
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United States
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to CCF as stated, It most likely a plated coin. |
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to the CCF and  plated. |
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