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liveandievarieties Pillar of the Community United States 601 Posts	Posted 03/20/2011 3:58 pm Flat out- they look like aluminum, not steel plating. Steel will be more of a chrome like, aluminum looks much whiter and would stick out as obvious. Don't blame you for wanting concrete assurance, I seem to question EVERYTHING myself! Report this Post to the Staff
aluminumpenny New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 03/20/2011 4:06 pm I don't know if you could see but the edges are completely smooth. I found this a little odd. It's probably from the plating? Report this Post to the Staff
liveandievarieties Pillar of the Community United States 601 Posts	Posted 03/20/2011 4:20 pm Maybe I'm misunderstanding you, be the edge of a cent is supposed to be smooth. They're not reeded like dimes or quarters. Report this Post to the Staff
aluminumpenny New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 03/20/2011 4:25 pm They don't look worn or used at all. From examining them I can definitely believe the steel plating theory. If they were real they would be in perfect condition, lol. The edges reminded me of a nickel because the coin looks too thick. Report this Post to the Staff
liveandievarieties Pillar of the Community United States 601 Posts	Posted 03/20/2011 4:30 pm I don't know, perhaps it's an illusion, the pennies being magnified in the right angle by the plastic resin? Report this Post to the Staff
Cud Wild Valued Member United States 302 Posts	Posted 03/20/2011 6:33 pm The Mint tried to make sure everyone gave the coins back. I personally dont even think 5 of them even exist. If there was then I would say counterfeit. Its a neat piece regardless. If youre still questionable send the glass paperweight to ANACS. That would be funny. Report this Post to the Staff
liveandievarieties Pillar of the Community United States 601 Posts	Posted 03/20/2011 6:50 pm lol, that would be funny! Thanks Cud, you put a smile on my face :) Report this Post to the Staff
specksynder Pillar of the Community United States 1080 Posts	Posted 03/20/2011 7:02 pm they might slab the slab instead of body-bagging it. Report this Post to the Staff
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