1930 silver penny?

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1930 silver penny?

Postby lewbo » Mon Jun 18, 2012 2:57 pm

I know this is not possible. I got this coin from SA in a recent KSA. It looks silver or steel, any ideas?
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Re: 1930 silver penny?

Postby galenrog » Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:44 pm

I can make any cent look like a zinc plated coin with a little zinc powder, lye and heat. Did it in high school chemistry and continue to find similarly treated coins today.
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Re: 1930 silver penny?

Postby bman » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:11 pm

it is possible to find a cent struck on a dime planchet. But, on yours the detail looks too good. The details are usually a little weak on those.
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