1946 silver color Lincoln penny

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by gajonz, Dec 13, 2004.

  1. gajonz

    gajonz New Member

    I came across a 1946 Lincoln penny (no mint mark) that is made of a shiny silver-color metal in my late father's coin collection. It's not steel as it doesn't respond to a magnet. But, it's definitely not copper. I've been unable to locate any information about what it may be made of and / or what it might be worth. Can anybody shed light on this?

    I've attached a couple digital photos but they really don't capture the color.

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  4. Ed Zak

    Ed Zak New Member

    A 1946-P in MS66 RED condition or better is the key. No too many 1946-P REDS are floating around as many of these pennies were made with spent copper shell casings from World War II.

    However, a plated penny is going to be worth...well, just a penny.
     
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  5. satootoko

    satootoko Retired

    Don't be so sure. The most likely answer, considering the date, is that a copper coin has been plated, or possibly even coated with mercury. High school chemistry students did that very often when the coin was new. (I know, cause I did.)
     
  6. Joy Ryan

    Joy Ryan New Member

    I have a silver wheat 1943 wheat penny that sticks to a magnet. Is that worth money?
     
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  8. EatYourWheatPennies

    EatYourWheatPennies Active Member

    I have one that is a little bit red
     
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