1990-d (steel penny?)

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  1. TigerCoin

    TigerCoin New Member

    I have a 1990D also that looks zinc. Sounds different than a copper penny when dropped.
     
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  3. Hammerjack

    Hammerjack New Member

    I have a 1990 d steel penny and it is magnetic. What would it be worth
     
  4. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    There are no steel cents other than 1943 and a few in 1944.
    Your cent could be plated with something magnetic. It's worth .01 cent.
    Photos are often helpful.
     
  5. tammiGee

    tammiGee Active Member

  6. Sullysullinburg

    Sullysullinburg Well-Known Member

    You eaither have a coin plated with something magnetic, or one stuck on a foreign planchet. Not even sure is the US Mint was even making coins for other countries, but even if it was, you still most likely have a PMD coin. Photos and a weight would tell for sure.
     
  7. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    If it's magnetic, it's been plated.

    Not on a foreign planchet.
     
  8. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    The only coin struck at the US Mint for another country since 1984 was the 2000 Iceland 1000 Kroner.
     
  9. RJBuckner

    RJBuckner New Member

    I have the exact same penny (1990-D). It looks looks like a steel 1943; but the 1990-D is NOT magnetic. The steel 1943 sticks while the 1990-D does NOT. Conclusion: the 1990-D appearing to be a steel penny is NOT made from steel. As for the value of another crappy job by the U.S. Mint; who really knows what the future holds for the 1990-D “steel looking” penny? It’s ZINC.
     
  10. RJBuckner

    RJBuckner New Member

    I have the exact same penny (1990-D). It looks looks like a steel 1943; but the 1990-D is NOT magnetic. The steel 1943 sticks while the 1990-D does NOT. Conclusion: the 1990-D appearing to be a steel penny is NOT made from steel. As for the value of another crappy job by the U.S. Mint; who really knows what the future holds for the 1990-D “steel looking” penny? It’s ZINC.
     
  11. RJBuckner

    RJBuckner New Member

    I have the exact same penny (1990-D). It looks looks like a steel 1943; but the 1990-D is NOT magnetic. The steel 1943 sticks while the 1990-D does NOT. Conclusion: the 1990-D appearing to be a steel penny is NOT made from steel. As for the value of another crappy job by the U.S. Mint; who really knows what the future holds for the 1990-D “steel looking” penny? It’s ZINC.
     
  12. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Thank You for that conclusion.
     
  13. Mark68

    Mark68 Well-Known Member

    Found one today. 1992D. Weight 2.43g. 1321428341856.jpg 1321428342689.jpg
     
  14. I'm new here. I am surprised to see a 1990-D steel looking penny in front of me right now, how do i attach a pic?
     
  15. Kevin Mader

    Kevin Mader Fellow Coin Enthusiast Supporter

    Start a new thread for your specimen. You can always hyperlink your thread to this one later based on your particular outcome. You can attach a picture by using the “Upload a File” radio button and attaching the photos. Use a good thread title to attract attention that captures essential information such as date, mint, and issue. We will see it and comment. Good luck.
     
  16. VistaCruiser69

    VistaCruiser69 Well-Known Member

    Just be aware that in the past, junior & high school chemistry classes across the entire nation have been known to frequently "mint" quite a lot of silver "steel looking" pennies too.

     
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  17. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Magnetism 101

    FYI for you newbies.. Steel is not magnetic. It is Ferromagnetic. That means that it will stick to a magnet. A magnet is magnetic and attracts metals that are Ferromagnetic. :banghead:

    :hilarious:
     
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  18. eddiespin

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  19. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Well.. Did you read the thread and learn anything?
     
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  20. Anto Yeretzian

    Anto Yeretzian New Member

    i got a 1990-D penny thats magnetic. i send it to annacs and they just graded it no variety. the coin wieghs 2.3 grams and its manetic any thoughts?
     
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