@Supatranc.....Welcome aboard....It could also be mercury coated or even silver plated... whichever coating has been applied, it is considered damage with no added value. Cheers, RickO
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For all of the people chiming in, I believe them to be correct in this regard. It has been a long known popular high school project to plate a cent. In this case, it looks like you have a plated business strike.
However, there are occurrences where PCGS has had a different opinion when it comes to PROOF examples.
Here is a 1964 PR67BN Example that I used to own:
Here is a PR66BN Example that I currently own:
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@keyman64 said:
For all of the people chiming in, I believe them to be correct in this regard. It has been a long known popular high school project to plate a cent. In this case, it looks like you have a plated business strike.
However, there are occurrences where PCGS has had a different opinion when it comes to PROOF examples.
Here is a 1964 PR67BN Example that I used to own:
Here is a PR66BN Example that I currently own:
I'm a little slow on the uptake, so I am still wondering what these proof cents are? Off metal errors? Silver dust plating the bronze?
CERT VERIFICATION #32451366
According to the PCGS Certification Database, the requested certification number is defined as the following:
PCGS Coin Information
PCGS # 3402
Date, mintmark 1964
Denomination 1C
Country The United States of America
Grade PR67BN
Mintage 3,950,762
Holder Type Standard
Population 5
Pop Higher 0
CERT VERIFICATION #33241519
According to the PCGS Certification Database, the requested certification number is defined as the following:
PCGS Coin Information
PCGS # 3393
Date, mintmark 1961
Denomination 1C
Country The United States of America
Grade PR66BN
Mintage 3,028,244
Holder Type PCGS Gold Shield
Population 45
Pop Higher 40
PCGS Price GuideSM Value: $13
@keyman64 said:
For all of the people chiming in, I believe them to be correct in this regard. It has been a long known popular high school project to plate a cent. In this case, it looks like you have a plated business strike.
However, there are occurrences where PCGS has had a different opinion when it comes to PROOF examples.
Here is a 1964 PR67BN Example that I used to own:
Here is a PR66BN Example that I currently own:
I'm a little slow on the uptake, so I am still wondering what these proof cents are? Off metal errors? Silver dust plating the bronze?
This is my example of a true silver toned cent PF65BN. Its one of 4 that I purchased from the same source and PCGS only graded this one straight weirdly enough. 2 of the 3 will go back to PCGS sometime later.
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home made painted silver coin. I can get you one in gold if you like.
First thing I would do is weigh it.Than go from there.
Plated Coin, No extra value.
I did a nickel plating job on some Lincolns once and they looked similar.
I knew it would happen.
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Bonus points: Explain why everyone is telling you the same thing.
@Supatranc.....Welcome aboard....It could also be mercury coated or even silver plated... whichever coating has been applied, it is considered damage with no added value. Cheers, RickO
Plated, and it will weigh 3.1 to 3.2 grams.
For all of the people chiming in, I believe them to be correct in this regard. It has been a long known popular high school project to plate a cent. In this case, it looks like you have a plated business strike.
However, there are occurrences where PCGS has had a different opinion when it comes to PROOF examples.
Here is a 1964 PR67BN Example that I used to own:

Here is a PR66BN Example that I currently own:

Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
I'm a little slow on the uptake, so I am still wondering what these proof cents are? Off metal errors? Silver dust plating the bronze?
They are this
CERT VERIFICATION #32451366
According to the PCGS Certification Database, the requested certification number is defined as the following:
PCGS Coin Information
PCGS # 3402
Date, mintmark 1964
Denomination 1C
Country The United States of America
Grade PR67BN
Mintage 3,950,762
Holder Type Standard
Population 5
Pop Higher 0
CERT VERIFICATION #33241519
According to the PCGS Certification Database, the requested certification number is defined as the following:
PCGS Coin Information
PCGS # 3393
Date, mintmark 1961
Denomination 1C
Country The United States of America
Grade PR66BN
Mintage 3,028,244
Holder Type PCGS Gold Shield
Population 45
Pop Higher 40
PCGS Price GuideSM Value: $13
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Late 1950s and early 1960s Proof packaging in poor environments has lead to many many different "natural" toning opportunities. Feel free to browse through this set to see all types of things... https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/u-s-coins/proof-sets/1950-1964-proof-set/publishedset/135555
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
This is my example of a true silver toned cent PF65BN. Its one of 4 that I purchased from the same source and PCGS only graded this one straight weirdly enough. 2 of the 3 will go back to PCGS sometime later.
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I have a "silver" penny. The high points have black specks. Never gave it much thought. Think I'll look for it tonight. Probably not.