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4Change New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 07/26/2011 10:46 pm Found a 1957 D Silver penny, Coin is unfinished in reverse side, silver in color, weighs less than other penny, & is slightly smaller than other pennies. Note pitted surface of coin both sides. Can anyone help with this Lincoln Penny? I am new to the hobby. Report this Post to the Staff

Namachieli Pillar of the Community United States 2120 Posts	Posted 07/26/2011 10:51 pm Unfortunately, this is known as PMD, or Post Mint Damage. There is no value over face for damaged coins like this. Sorry to disappoint you, but and I hope you dont let this small disappointment turn you away from this wonderful hobby! Report this Post to the Staff
unholyroller Pillar of the Community United States 1903 Posts	Posted 07/26/2011 10:58 pm Based on what I am seeing, this appears to be a pour casting made from a penny form. I would be curious to know what metal the"coin" is made of Report this Post to the Staff
4Change New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 07/26/2011 11:10 pm My original thought also, the pits look almost like air bubbles created after pouring a metal. As for the metal not sure think it's aluminum. It is NOT magnetic at all. inherited it from the 1970's. I thought I'd post since everyone I showed it to couldn't help. This was my first post. Thanks for such quick responses from all! Much to learn! Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 07/27/2011 09:14 am Me thinks someone had too much time on their hands. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 07/27/2011 11:28 am Possibly made by pushing a cent into something for a mold and only on one side. I have a Half Dollar like that but it is Lead. Yours could be made from almost anything. Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12804 Posts	Posted 07/27/2011 3:01 pm Pretty cool "coin" regardless. And... Report this Post to the Staff
timsumrall Pillar of the Community United States 1256 Posts	Posted 07/27/2011 5:58 pm Casting is fun. Good for all ages. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 07/28/2011 09:33 am I have made very obvoius copies of gold and silver coins. I make a mould of the coin by pressing it into aluminium foil, one each for obverse and reverse. I then pour molten solder ito the mould. Trim and file when cool, epoxy the two halves together, and paint with gold paint. You are not deceiving anyone, because they are so obvious. It is a good way of keeping a record of your more valuable coins, which are stored at the bank, yet keeping the copies on hand. Very useful strategy if you live in temporary rented premises. I have seen silvery copies of bronze coins made in this way, ususlly with a greater degree of skill than mine. Report this Post to the Staff
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