I knew that from 1982 that when they changed the materials of the penny. After that yes zinc and copper plated. Yes I knew that. But these two penny’s look different that the other penny’s with same date.
I see now what you guys mean by people posting really stupid questions. This guy is obviously from another forum or just has too much time on their hands and wants screw with guys on this forum. Should have some way to block guys like this. Very obvious.
Give me a break. I’m trying to not be difficult. Yes I have had alittle bit of time on my hands til I get back to work. Only been looking at coins for two months now. I’m sorry if I don’t comprehend quickly of learning the differences of tones, wear and color of what to look for.
I just wanna makes sure I’m looking at these right. Never had some one teach me these things about coins. Sometimes it looks like it was made out of a different planket. But I have a lot to learn.
Timbobb
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Tin zinc and a coating of nickel/copper.
Is that right. Thought it was supposed to be 99.2% Zinc and .8% copper plated???
That’s why I come here. Thank you for your honesty. I went to a coin shop and they were sugar coating some words.
Is this an error.
No. The nicks/scratches are PMD.
Copper Plated Zinc
2.5% Cu
Balance Zn
Oh, so you already knew before asking the question.
I knew that from 1982 that when they changed the materials of the penny. After that yes zinc and copper plated. Yes I knew that. But these two penny’s look different that the other penny’s with same date.
The more wear/exposure the cent receives the darker (brown) it will turn, i.e., tarnish. Some examples from Coin Facts.
Red
Red/Brown
Brown
I see now what you guys mean by people posting really stupid questions. This guy is obviously from another forum or just has too much time on their hands and wants screw with guys on this forum. Should have some way to block guys like this. Very obvious.
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Give me a break. I’m trying to not be difficult. Yes I have had alittle bit of time on my hands til I get back to work. Only been looking at coins for two months now. I’m sorry if I don’t comprehend quickly of learning the differences of tones, wear and color of what to look for.
I just wanna makes sure I’m looking at these right. Never had some one teach me these things about coins. Sometimes it looks like it was made out of a different planket. But I have a lot to learn.
Sorry, seemed like basic questions and I even knew those being the newbie that I am.
Thanks
DiggerJim
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All is good. This is a great place to learn.
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