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Uncoated penny

Bigrig52Bigrig52 Posts: 677
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Does anyone know if there where any pennies out there that had no copper coating on them like the 1943 war penny..I just got a 1987 D lincoln cent that has now copper on it at all...image

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    FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Genuine un-plated zinc cents are scarce.

    If real, the coin should have original luster.

    If it's too bright and shiny, it's been re-plated.

    If it's dark, dull, and grey, it's been de-plated.

    You can also add scans of it here, and I'll be happy
    to take a look.......
    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
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    Bigrig52Bigrig52 Posts: 677
    These are not the best pictures.The coin has a little dirt on it but this is what it looks like.
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    FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sorry to say it's been de-plated, and is not a mint error.

    As mentioned, it's dark, dull, and grey......


    Fred
    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
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    Bigrig52Bigrig52 Posts: 677


    << <i>Sorry to say it's been de-plated, and is not a mint error.

    As mentioned, it's dark, dull, and grey......


    Fred >>



    Ok thanks image

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