1957 D silver or steel penny

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  1. Dan0

    Dan0 New Member

    I just found a 1957 D silver penny in a a old estate nickel roll. What is it worth.
     
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  3. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Probably only 1 cent, as the chance it being a chemical change rather than wrong metal is much higher. Several chem lab books have this experiment that produces a silver-ish zinc coating.

    here is one ~ google

     
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  4. josh's coins

    josh's coins Well-Known Member

    My lab book never had that experiment in it :(
     
  5. coinucopia

    coinucopia Member

    I used to confidently tell people that silver pennies don't exist. Then a Lincoln Cent which was struck onto a silver dime planchet came into the store. I was shamed. I mean, it's still unlikely. But it's worth checking out. A gram scale would probably be your easiest way to check. 2.5 grams for the dime planchet vs 3.1 grams for the regular wheat planchet. Assuming the lack of excessive wear.
     
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