Not really worried about any value, just trying to figure out how these came to be.
The first cent looks like a crumpled aluminum can, but the printing is still sharp, not stressed. The rim is still round and flat, only the interior of the coin shows any bending. I don't think this could be done in a vise, even with heat. Side shows layers and a small flaw. hmmmm
Now this next one has me stumped. Silver-grey, nice finish, appears to be zinc.
I've read most the post I could find about zinc cents, but still couldn't find any answers. Most dealt with acid dipping to reveal the zinc core. But this being a 77 and supposed to be 95% Copper, so the next thought would be plated. I do need a better scale, but I believe it to be the same as a normal copper cent 3.11 grams. The small flaw/nick seems to show the inner metal to be the same composition as the outside of the coin. Guess I could give it another scratch somewhere to see, but I'd rather not. Any thoughts?
Would ncg give this the time of day, or just auto-body bag it?
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