Strange 1991 Penny

Hello..New to this forum. Hope this is the right place for this question.
In a collection I purchased there was a 1991 penny in sealed plastic that was PL. The color is hard to describe but I suppose a shade of yellow (Not Gold) would describe it. Before writing I did a search of the forum and found this answer from a forum member to another members question about a 1991 penny:
1) chemically damaged
2) a science experiment
3) an actual brass plated planchet from the mint
if anyone knows
The first 2 make it worth 1 cent, the last one makes it worth a buck or two on a good day.


That answer sounds like it could apply but the strange thing is that a magnet picks it up? As a new member I didn't want to post pictures and waste time if this has already been answered. If it has could you direct me to the post. If not and you need pictures I will supply them 12-15-11. I would really be surprised if it had any value over a penny. I am more curious about where and how it came about.

 

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Don't worry about wasting our time, a picture really is needed to see what you have, and :welcome:

 

Thank You.. Will get the pics up tomorrow.

 

That does sound strange. The only thing weirder would be to find a 1991-CC cent found roll searching.

 

It sounds like the coin has a double layer of plating. First nickel (which is magnetic) and then a gold-colored layer. I assume that the magnetic attraction is rather weak.

 

:hail:hey wheres the photo ??? :hail:

 

sounds logical

 

I put the pictures up at this site :http://www.famouscoffee.com/gallery/main.php

To clarify the coin is perfectly toned(?) with whatever it has on it-if in fact it was coated. The pictures make it look rough but it is not. In real sight it looks PL. Almost as shiny as when many of us older collectors used to put mercury on coins at school. (Yep. we sure did) I also attempted to show that it is highly magnetic as if it were a steel penny. Your thoughts or answers are much appreciated...

 

The rims look odd. I suspect it may be in a bezel. Is the center section of the coin magnetic or just around the rims?

 

I think the oddity that you are seeing is a direct result of my shabby picture taking. In hand there are no bezel marks or spots..and the rim is smooth as one would expect. In fact itlooks like it was just minted (maybe in China perhaps). The entire coin appears to be magnetic.

 

Probably electroplated project

 

send it to ngc/pcgs ???:hail:

 

Looks plated. Might have been from a souvenir keychain or whatever.

 

update ?

 

When I looked at the photos, and before I read Conder's remark, I thought the rims sure look wider than the average. Maybe a diameter ( just put another cent on top of it gently) and a weight in grams would help.It does appear to be plated rather than an experiment.I think they have to use a spectroscope or similar to determine brass,

Jim

 

I have the same penny it's wights 2.7g.

 

I have the same penny

 

I have the same penny it's wights 2.7g

 

First, welcome to the neighborhood!

You do realize that this thread is more than 5 years old, don't you?

Chris