1995-D Missing/Incomplete Plating.

That was my red flag as well. If it was mis-plated, why do the letters and date have copper? The areas without the copper could not have produced lettering and numerals with copper.

I agree it appears to be a paint job…imo…Spark

 

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It looks silver, bc of the lighting from the microscope I used to take the pics. In person, it has a slightly dull, grey-ish hue, like normal zinc.

And I have a theory as to why the letters/numbers aren't missing any plating, but apparently everyones' minds are made up, so I'm not even going to bother.

 

We're not going to bother anymore because we have all told you what it is but you don't even seem to understand..

I'm out of here

 

I understand your reluctance to accept our opinion. We are only looking at pictures and we do the best we can and you have the coin in hand. It’s not our intention to disagree or hurt you. Rather we are trying to help you.
I have been collecting coins for 65 years and I said your coin did not leave with Mint looking like it currently does. At one time that coin was plated, painted or coated with a shiny silvery-like substance. Now it’s peeling off. There is copper on top of the letters and numbers but you can see it peeling around them. Use the microscope you have and you will see what we’re talking about.
It shows this in a picture with the naked eye best around LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST. Take a toothpick and you should be able to remove some of the silver and see the copper underneath.

 

It was. Was able to remove it with some of my wife's nail-polish remover.

Oh, well...

 

Submit it and get back to us is the only option I think. Here is a certified example. Note that the copper is clearly on top of the zinc, and the letters/numbers with and without copper align with the corresponding areas.

 

I'm not reluctant, and very much appreciate/welcome everyone's opinions.

I know it looks like I'm being stubborn, but I'm really not trying to be. I'm genuinely very curious, and just just trying to convey, that what it looks like in the pics is very different to what it looks like in person.

As I said earlier, I've pretty much been doing this my whole life (since I was 5), have probably looked/searched through a few thousand dollars in coins, and this is the first penny I have ever found, that looked like this. I have seen others with similar issues (missing plating), but nothing like this.

 

I was able to find a local dealer, who is PCGS-authorized. I'm going to contact him, tomorrow, and try to get him to take a look at it. I will be sure to update, as soon as I find out anything.

 

Don't pay him anything for a free appraisal. Ask first, I would, especially with a questionable coin as this. Also, be ready for disappointment. You might want to think about buying yourself an Ice Cream after.

 

Lol! I will keep that in mind.

And, even if it isn't what it could be, I won't really be disappointed. If anything, it would be a sweet-relief, bc my brain hurts, from doing so much research.

 

I understand completely. I'm just saying, that it looks a little different IRL, than it does in the pics.

Either way, off to get some acetone, lol!

 

Alright! I humbly stand corrected. Just decided to soak it in some of my wife's nail-polish remover, and it's as clean as a whistle.

Oh, well, lol!

The hunt continues...

 

Glad you discovered the truth for yourself. Nail polish remover is acetone but best no used on coins.

 

Thanks, lol!

This one I really wasn't too concerned about, as I also had a very small amount of doubt, so I was willing to take the chance.

I'm actually mostly relived, that it wasn't real, to be honest, lol!

 

What does the Soup Natzi say?

Anyways I hope for some good coins to come, chalk that one away as learning experience.
Pick the ones that stand out in MS condition. AU, lusterous coins. 9.9 coins out of 10 should be sent back to circulation.

 

We’ve all done this at one point or another. Let this be a learning experience for you as it will help you develop coin skills for future reference. I’ve been a CT member for over 9 years. The members that responded to this thread all have the same desire, to help. It’s a good site so please stick around. And welcome to CT.

 

Members here frequently counsel new members to do your own due diligence, keep an open mind and be willing to learn.

Keep in mind we strive to disseminate accurate information; any wonky info is called out onto the carpet. CT has a multitude of experts posting every day who offer treasure chests full of precious experience and info to our members.

You have shown admirable application of basic tenets by doing your own research, keeping an open mind and a willingness to learn by admitting the truth of the coins’ appearance. Welcome to Coin Talk…imo…Spark

 

Uh...no

Copper is generally harder than zinc, but not by much. On the Mohs scale, copper has a hardness of 3, while zinc has a hardness of 2.5. The Brinell hardness of copper is also slightly higher than zinc's.

 

Really, why?