'66 penny--is not copper--zinc?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by dlnb, Apr 29, 2007.

  1. dlnb

    dlnb New Member

    I have a 1966 penny that appears to have no copper in it--none shows in the edge or either side. I would say that it has a shine to the surface. It seems to be a fairly normal strike. I've heard of unusual coin composition in the 1982 on series of pennys but I can't find any info on pennies with this fault prior to '82. It looks like the '44 steel penny but I presume it must be zinc. Thanks for any info---Curious in Tallahassee
     
    dlnb, Apr 29, 2007
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Howdy dlnb - Welcome too the Forum !!

    It is most likely that you have an ordinary coin that has been plated - they are very common.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 29, 2007
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  4. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Greetings and Welcome to the forum. Let those coin questions rip. :)

    Take Care
    Ben
     
    Bonedigger, Apr 29, 2007
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  5. satootoko

    satootoko Retired

    It's a high school chem lab experiment.
     
    satootoko, Apr 29, 2007
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  6. Daggarjon

    Daggarjon Supporter**

    welcome ...
     
    Daggarjon, Apr 29, 2007
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  7. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    dlnb:
    Welcome, and odds are that Roy is correct.
     
    Treashunt, Apr 30, 2007
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