1961 Proof Lincoln Cent (OFF-Metal)(Pattern)?

Hey Everybody,
Anyone know what I may have found here? It is a 1961 Penny, it appears to be a proof coin. It weighs 3.147 Grams and is 19.05 MM in Diameter. One things for sure it definitely is not a copper coin. Not sure what to make of it, any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Just a polished/plated business strike.
Not a proof strike at all.

 

I agree with plated Cent. Either classroom science experiment or novelty coin.

I like the tweezers with protective tips.

 

One thing for sure it definitely is a copper coin if it came from the US Mint.

I am enjoying the new influx of off metal error coin questions. It's good to know You Tube isn't getting stale.

 

If you like it, here are some instructions to make as many as you want

https://www.sciencecompany.com/Turn-Copper-Pennies-Into-Silver-and-Gold-Pennies.aspx

 

If you like it, here are some instructions to make as many as you want

https://www.sciencecompany.com/Turn-Copper-Pennies-Into-Silver-and-Gold-Pennies.aspx

 

Dexterity is a good thing.

As much as I can respect your approach, you're doing yourself no favors.

 

I like to use chop sticks when I eat Japanese or Chinese food, but not when I handle coins.
And, btw, that is not a proof. Just a polished cent.

 

novelty/toy

 

Littleton Coin Company "Special Offer".

 

This might help...
https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=328589

 

Kyle, welcome to CT!

I like your tweezer & your use of it!

 

Idries PappasUS Coin and Stamp Collector

Geez. I got a head ache from standing on my head.

 

Found this similar coin metal detecting.
(looks better in hand)

 

Too similar to Paddy imo.

 

Maybe he's just a Paddy-wanna-be

 

Edit - Double Post (the system seems to like doing that today)

 

Could be, but now every time he posts I'm going to think it Paddy.

 

I’m a Paddy-wanna-be but not gonna steal his avatar