1993 D Lincoln Cent - would like your thoughts

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JWP
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I have a 1993 Denver Lincoln Cent that has a silver appearance and not the normal copper look. It weighs 2.5 grams and a normal cent has a weight of around 2.48 grams. It is not magnetic. I checked and an unplated planchet is around 2.4 grams. Is it possible that this cent was replated after being minted (PMD)? Any thoughts/opinions might be helpful. Thanks to all in advance.


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  • Greenstang
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    Looks like it has been replated, a common occurance with no added value.
    They used to replate them in high school science class as an experiment.

  • JWP
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    This was my 1st thought too. Thanks.

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  • JWP
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    @Dan50 Thans for th PCGS suggestion.

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