So I don’t know what makes the copper Silvery patina I thought it first it may be steel 44. . Although it does weigh 3.2, I find it hard to associate this material with copper any help would be appreciated thank you
Could be the first stage of the "Gold Penny" experiment where it is coated with zinc. Is it magnetic?
Under my scope none of my 20’s, 30’s and beyond share this value. When I compare any of my 44’ s, none of them come close to the nickel look. It’s worth a look I figure, right? Did you guys see the 86. , missing part of motto? Thank you for all of replies. This site is the only thing that keeps me digging. None of my friends understand my love for the pennies! Even if they did understand me what help would it be? They still will sit and listen to all my stories about the history of the error in pennies. Thank you guys!
Scales which weigh to 2 decimals would be more helpful. The coin appears to be within tolerance of +/- 0.13g. Here is an interesting discussion of color: https://pastandpresent.com/2018/09/...soLst1ewtVy0TGD4v5b7YDUYvZZVQ1YEyjzJQHEM2Fgw4
I'm much more interested in the non-colored lincoln cent in that last photo. I'm pretty sure someone just plated your cent.
If I understand your post correctly, all photos are from the same coin? The color is reminiscent of a steel cent, however the weight is not: Steel cent = 2.689g/2.754g +/- 0.130g (Heavier weight produced in late 1943) I am also curious about the possibility of it being plated, but would expect more of a shiny appearance if it were? I am thinking it may be chemically induced. See item 13 in the attached link: https://www.sciencecompany.com/Pati...Vfy1smv7crnDZ3UrRzDYtILmfVAizLWxpWHCC7Q7MY#17
More than 2.1 billion 1944 pennies were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints combined — and virtually all of these one-cent coins were made from copper. If they measure in at 3.11 grams each (more or less), they're of the ordinary copper variety; 1944 steel pennies weigh 2.7 grams.
The steels weigh 2.7 which makes the range 2.57-2.83. Steel cents stick to a magnet. I can see the copper on yours.
As a kid, we used to rub mercury on pennies and give them the look of a dime. Maybe that's what happened with yours, but as you can see, the copper is showing through on the rim. Mercury is considered a "heavy" metal. When you're talking only portions of a gram, the mercury could have added some weight. Disclaimer : I am not a chemist nor a metallurgist, and I do not play either one on TV.
Done thousands of times each year by middle school up to beginning college chemistry. Fun and easy and a time to talk about 1943 cent. Then they forget about them and spend. https://www.sciencecompany.com/Turn-Copper-Pennies-Into-Silver-and-Gold-Pennies.aspx Jim
Just confirmed, I couldn’t help myself , filed a tiny silver sliver off the rim and sure enough ... copper . You guys are awesome. Thank you
