1992 D SHINY YELLOW penny

InTheCrease

Heyall... Okay, so this is probably the coolest thing I have found in my sorting some rolls of pennies.

It is mirror-like and very YELLOW. Hard to tell from the obverse scan but easier from the reverse. The rims are also all yellow.

So what is it? Plating error? Science experiement? What say you? Cheers,

JupitarCoins

someone probably plated it for a school experiment.

WoodenJefferson

Since it's missing Lincoln sitting in his chair, I would think this is some sort of token. (not a real cent, facsimile)

InTheCrease

I know it is hard to tell from the scan, but when I look at it under light and magnification, I most definitely see Lincoln. I think I can see it faintly in the scan. Poor scan.

JupitarCoins

Its a real cent for sure.
pmd

NewParadigm

Circulated proof?

InternetJunky

<< <i>Circulated proof? >>

dpoole

If that's not a proof, you have a VERY valuable 1992-D "Close AM" there!

relicsncoins

Plated.........It's a D mint, so it's not a proof.

silverpop

plated most likely

InTheCrease

<< <i>If that's not a proof, you have a VERY valuable 1992-D "Close AM" there! >>



should i be detecting sarcasm?

johnny9434

welcome to the forums as well

joefro

Electroplated, most likely in a middle school / high school experiment

ricko

Yep... plated... likely done either in school or a plating shop. Have worked in several facilities with plating tanks, and the workers were always plating coins.. gold, silver etc. Cheers, RickO