I wanted more opinions on this 1944 penny.

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by coinman2, Apr 26, 2020.

  1. coinman2

    coinman2 Active Member

    It looks like a different metal. I don't think its brass. 15879336384255262626618482228783.jpg 15879336788028534726889419612513.jpg
     
    coinman2, Apr 26, 2020
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  3. frankjg

    frankjg Well-Known Member

    Looks like a regular cent to me
     
    frankjg, Apr 26, 2020
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  4. coinman2

    coinman2 Active Member

    Ok thanks I will post 1 more coin that I want more opinions on
     
    coinman2, Apr 26, 2020
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  5. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Lincoln cents come in many colors. Thats what make them so cool.
     
    ldhair, Apr 26, 2020
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Looks normal to me, just toned differently.
     
    Collecting Nut, Apr 26, 2020
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    cpm9ball, Apr 26, 2020
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  8. JickyD

    JickyD Active Member

    Made from spent shell casings, or so the story goes...
     
    JickyD, Apr 26, 2020
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  9. Kentucky

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    Kentucky, Apr 26, 2020
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  10. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    Was going to mention this as well. Curious as to how the composition of the shell casing cents varies from that of the normal alloy.
     
    SorenCoins, Apr 26, 2020
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  11. Kentucky

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    1909-1942 95% Cu 5% tin and zinc, 1944-1946 95% Cu 5% zinc, 1947-1962 95% Cu 5% tin and zinc, 1962-1982 95% Cu 5% zinc...
     
    Kentucky, Apr 26, 2020
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  12. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    Fascinating. Thank you very much for this information!
     
    SorenCoins, Apr 28, 2020
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