1958 D Silver Wheat Penny

The cent you weighed it against is zinc, not copper.

 

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I am attempting to establish a discussion about this and similar coins which I believe to be Cu/Ni off-metal strikes. If anyone with one of these coins is still paying attention, where did you encounter the coin?

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My father in law has a huge collection of wheat pennies and we found 2 1958 D pennies with silver (looks like it may have come off a dime), type playing on the front and back. When I looked under a microscope, it looks like it may have been stamped off a dime? It doesn't cover the whole penny and when I put a dime on it it looks real close to the size it would have stamped. These Pennies could have been in my father in law's collection since 1958 as he has been collecting things since the early 50's. I will see if I am able to post the pictures from my phone. If not will post them later. Also, found a 1941 wheat penny that has an extra 1 in the front of 1941 so the year looks like 11941. I looked über a microscope and the first one is parallel to the second one, it looks like it has aged and was stamped. The only difference between the 2 1's is that the first one is a little bit shorter like the bottom of the on melted and spread a bit. I can't find anything on that one, but it does look stamped, has the same copper coloring, and is pretty clear. Anyone have any idea about this one? Again, I will post a pic of that one as well. Can't do it from my phone so will post them later.

 

Back in the '50's we used to take a penny and cover it with mercury from a thermometer. Mercury adheres to copper readily.

 

I can't follow what you are saying. Images would be helpful.

 

ditto.

no clue

 

*Hi*I'm "Remmel Yancey" and i have a 1958 D. Wheat penny*It's a one cent piece but tha coin appear's to be a Silver plated wheat penny Edit - Communication is recommended in the forum for all to learn from but if users wish to communicate with you outside of the forum they may contact you via private message (PM) - personal emails are removed from all posts

 

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Wow. Look at the time stamps. Stuff is out of order.

 

Hey i also have the coin it weighs 3.6 grams. Its smoothe on the outside and is like a little cup.

 

I have one, same year. And when you drop it to the ground sounds like it's made out lead

 

I have one, same year. And when you drop it to the ground sounds like it's made out lead

 

I have one, same year and when you drop it to the ground it sounds like it's made out of lead

 

Cool. Please post an image.

 

I'll guess it's plated. Can you weigh it?

 

Looks to have a bezel on it, probably plated for jewelry of some sort.

 

I have one also I cannot find it anywhere on the Internet it's a gym

 

I have a 1956 same thing