1917s plated obverse wheat cent?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Johnvan, Jan 31, 2012.

  1. Johnvan

    Johnvan Member

    I found this a long time ago and it's had me guessing as to what
    it is. The obverse looks plated, at first I originally thought it was
    a proof. Then I noticed the reverse wasn't "prooflike", in fact it was
    really worn down. The only thing I can figure is it was plated then
    with the obverse side showing put into a pendant? Was this common
    years ago? Thanks---John
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  3. ziggy9

    ziggy9 *NEC SPERNO NEC TIMEO*

    not plated, that coin has been harshly cleaned. It was probably in a Whitman folder where the reverse is not visible so the owner only polished the obverses since that was all the could see.

    Richard
     
  4. BadThad

    BadThad Calibrated for Lincolns

    Agree, harshly cleaned....bummer.
     
  5. GreatWalrus

    GreatWalrus WHEREZ MAH BUKKIT

    I think I will take some worthless coins sometime and try various methods of cleaning them. Sounds fun.
     
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