"Silver" 1994-D penny

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by bugo, Jun 7, 2014.

  1. bugo

    bugo Well-Known Member

    I got this one at work. It appears to either be plated or zinc/sodium hydroxideed but my local coin dealer thinks it's an error. What do you think?

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  3. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    It looks normal to me. Did your dealer make an offer?
     
  4. AWORDCREATED

    AWORDCREATED Hardly Noticeable

    What does it weigh?
     
  5. Ed Sims

    Ed Sims Well-Known Member

    If the color actually is not copper there is a possibility it could be an unplated planchet. I do not know how much the plating weighs but, if it is relatively close but under 2.5 grams then it could be worth sending to a grading service for authentication. I've weighed countless post 1982 cents and they were mostly 2.56 - 2.57 grams with some that were .01 or .02 less than that.
     
  6. bugo

    bugo Well-Known Member

    2.62 grams, which indicates (to me) that it has been coated.
     
  7. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    The copper plating on a cent weighs about .06 grams.
     
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