You have two identical threads (other than quoting yourself in the other) in two different categories, yet say nothing about what you expect from the board. I'll try to read between the lines here and assume this has something to do with the center cent? If so, I personally wouldn't even venture a guess based upon the posted photo.
I'll try to read between the lines here and assume this has something to do with the center cent? If so, I personally wouldn't even venture a guess based upon the posted photo.[/QUOTE] Not even shiny ass nickle plating??
Again sorry about the multiples, I wasn't aware they posted. Yes i am wondering about the center one. The other two are condition wise are the most similar to the silver one. They are there only to make the center one pop more. I assumed plated or dipped in something but wasn't sure if anyone knew of any errors like this or any other possible reason to do this.
Unlike you, Markus, I make a conscious effort not to state conjecture as fact. I cannot see the center coin well enough to state, as absolute fact, that it is "nickle" (nickel) plated. Therefore I choose to keep my mouth shut until enough evidence is provided to come to an educated conclusion. I would have thought that little faux-pas of yours in telling someone their coin is "likely genuine" based solely upon its would-be value might have taught you something, but apparently not.
Damn - just wondering why you have it out on me? Isn't a statement meant to be disputed? Cmon now - how many silver 1958-D Lincolns have been accounted for?? Sorry 1957-D
I don't "have it out on you", Markus, and what "statement" did I make for you to "dispute". That I wouldn't venture a guess based upon the photo? Don't assume someone must be an idiot for subtly suggesting better photos. Perhaps I need to explain.. on my screen, I do not see this "shiny ass" cent, but one with an odd coloring and sheen. Nothing less and nothing more. Now, since we're disputing statements, perhaps you could defend your claim that the coin is, in fact, plated in "nickle" (nickel), and explain exactly how you came to this conclusion.
Just because............ While sorting another bulk of wheat pennies, I came across this guy. He was unmistakable when I went through the lot (about 80% finished) I posted this because I thought you guys may find this to be cool. However, I also noticed this coin is slightly magnetic, so I was wondering if that would be a result of a nickel plating. Notice how someone etched a cigar into lincolns mouth, and it seems that whoever did this etched their initials into the back, C.M . This coin seems to be in great shape, with full lines in the wheat stalks. I was kinda mad when I found this, because until I saw the date, I thought I picked out a Mint State steel penny! (Don't know if they look like this in person, thought!). Not a dang scratch on this coin - except a couple (bag marks?) on the reverse, and what this guy did to it!
I don't think that's supposed to be a cigar... aficionados are usually not the types zoned enough to find carving on a coin a fine and thrilling idea, but I can think of a type that would...
The 1957-D is the ultra rare "Nickel Plated" error. Why do you think it's damage? It's worth thousands, even in that condition because of the error.
