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mrak Valued Member United States 99 Posts	Posted 02/12/2011 5:22 pm I found a well worn chromed buffalo last night while going through a box. It's my second chromed buff, this one was a barely readible 1923. Wondering if there's anyone out there that knows the history or purpose for chrome plating these. I'm sure it has something to do with "enhancing" their appeal factor or novelty quotient much like the gold plating of quarters & halves, or even adding counter stamps but I don't think I've seen a topic on chrome plating yet so thought I'd throw the question out there. Report this Post to the Staff

Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 02/14/2011 02:25 am Have they actually been chrome plated or possibly just highly polished? Either way they were possible done for use in jewelery. Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 02/14/2011 04:41 am or in science class. I know triple plate (for motorcycle wheels) has a layer of nickel under it, so it may have been practice to get the chrome to lay over the nickel correctly Report this Post to the Staff
mrak Valued Member United States 99 Posts	Posted 02/14/2011 10:31 am Yep, chrome plated. One has that smooth glossy feeling. Even the edges have a nice shine. The other is chromed in the recesses but looks like it's worn off on the raised areas. Didn't think much of it when I found the first one (many many months ago), chalked it up to random science experiment, but after finding a second on Friday figured there must be more out there. Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 02/14/2011 3:00 pm I think triple plate that I was talking about before is a layer of copper then a layer of nickel then a layer of chrome Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 02/14/2011 10:14 pm Sometimes promotional "rare" coin sets sold through inserts in monthly statements are polished and appear chromed. The slippery feel sounds more like mercury. Could be any of the things mentioned. Report this Post to the Staff
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