Interesting thread on penny composition over the years. It's based on subjective data, and the trend is probably correct, but the details may not be. I would like to see chemical analysis that supports this. I think Andy of Ryedale had had some chemical analysis done (I recall seeing the spreadsheet posted in a link, I'll see if I can find it.)
http://www.ohiometaldetecting.com/2/pos ... nnies.html
Changing tin amount in early US pennies
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Changing tin amount in early US pennies
by 68Camaro » Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:49 am
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Re: Changing tin amount in early US pennies
by 68Camaro » Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:53 am
In the game of Woke, the goal posts can be moved at any moment, the penalties will apply retroactively and claims of fairness will always lose out to the perpetual right to claim offense.... Bret Stephens
The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it. George Orwell.
We can ignore reality, but we cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. Ayn Rand.
The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it. George Orwell.
We can ignore reality, but we cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. Ayn Rand.
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