1920 penny

Was coin roll hunting found a 1920 zinc penny .p

 

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Sorry but the cent coins in 1920 were copper. Welcome to CT

 

If it looks different to you then it is probably plated.

 

Welcome to Cointalk
Dave

 

but if it's plated, then that would be after the Minting process.
Thus PMD ... damaged

 

It's in great shape the numbers are good,picture doesn't show,but why would it be like this?
Found it in a coin roll.

 

Because some people don't have anything better to do with their spare time.

Chris

 

Wow what a waste it's in great shape to

 

Maybe take it out and photo it without the flash. It's hard to tell in this pic.

 

There are many a silver toned Lincoln out there.

 

If you think that's in great shape, stick around awhile and see what some of these guys got
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Does it appear to the naked eye to be plated, (like a silver color) and not a copper color?
If so, it's just a keeper with no real value.

 

Looks like Cooper under the silver,even on the outside of rim

 

This one looks plated. I am not seeing any luster to give a silver toned look. It's a good reference for you in your collection.

 

I got a plated one recently. At least it wasn't a small date, that would have been brutal.

 

They look nice plated but what a waste,glad you all helped me

 

This Indian has a very silverish tone to it, but when the coin is turned a different angle to the light. The copper is RB. This is not lit the same and shows more of the RB copper underneath the luster.

 

Some of the old Indians are cupro nickel and have a natural grayish color.