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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jrw, post: 3201, member: 498&quot;]I have a 1959D silver Lincoln Cent that can be picked up with a magnet.</p><p>I first thought it was plated or mercury dipped but I&#039;m pretty sure that it isn&#039;t because I have a few plated pennies.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you look at it from the side, the coin appears clad.&nbsp; Copper shows distinctly on the edges.&nbsp; Could this coin have been minted from a steel clad, copper center planchet?&nbsp; Did the mint produce any foreign coins at that time which may have been steel clad?</p><p><br /></p><p>Has anyone come across anything like this?&nbsp; I can send photos.&nbsp; I don&#039;t have a scale capable of weighing in grams but it is slightly heavier than </p><p>a 1991 or 1963 date penny on a balance scale.</p><p><br /></p><p>Any input would be greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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