1990 D silver looking penny

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Xcarolinex, Oct 23, 2017.

  1. Xcarolinex

    Xcarolinex New Member

    I came across this at work not paying attention when I was given it. Someone gave it to me as a dime, so that’s what I thought it was closing down at the end of the night turned out to be a penny. Is it worth anything?
     

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  3. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    what does the edge look like ?
     
  4. Xcarolinex

    Xcarolinex New Member

    Its all completely silver. No damages.
     
  5. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    you might have something there. wait for the error collectors opinions...
     
  6. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    First @Xcarolinex , welcome to the neighborhood!

    We see images of similar pennies quite often. They have always been the result of the coin being dipped is some sort of solution. As a young teen in the early 60's, it was commonplace for us to conduct science experiments by dipping pennies into mercury to produce such an effect. Of course today, we know how dangerous mercury can be. So, other solutions are used to produce this effect.

    Now, if the penny had been struck in 1944, it might be an entirely different situation.

    Chris
     
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  7. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    You can put it on a scale and see what it weighs, it does have that plated look though.
     
  8. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

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  9. Mike Drop

    Mike Drop Active Member

    Even if it was worth nothing. I would keep it as novelty
     
  10. David Setree Rare Coins

    David Setree Rare Coins Well-Known Member

    It doesn't look plated to me.

    That looks like original mint luster.

    You may have an unplated cent there.

    I would investigate further.
     
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  11. coinsareus10

    coinsareus10 Well-Known Member

    Do more tests and don't damage it.
     
  12. steve.e

    steve.e Cherry picker

    I agree. Looks to missing copper plate. Nice coin
     
  13. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    Based on what I can see in the
    two photos, it's probably plated.

    It doesn't have the luster it should
    if it were struck on an unplated
    zinc planchet.
     
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  14. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Some say plated.. Some say missing copper layer.. Interesting Cent

    Better pictures with brighter lighting would help.

    I was just going to mention unless Fred chimes in.. And he did!
     
  15. coinsareus10

    coinsareus10 Well-Known Member

    I would send it to Fred for the final say.
     
  16. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Fred does not attribute coins that people want to send to him.
     
  17. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    Please do not mail the coin to me.

    If original poster would like to share larger
    photos of both sides of the coin, I'll
    (and all of us) will be glad to view them.

    Or, they can submit it to NGC, PCGS, or ANACS
    if they'd like.
     
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  18. Xcarolinex

    Xcarolinex New Member

    What other kind of pictures would you want me to post? Better lighting? Closer up? Edges?
     
  19. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    You will need clear detailed photos, crop them,then once the photo is uploaded click full size image before posting them.
     
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  20. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Good to see you back Caroline, a lot of the time someone posts and we never here from them again.:)
     
  21. Xcarolinex

    Xcarolinex New Member

    Here’s so more, clearer pictures of it.
     

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