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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;girldly, post: 2132527, member: 74386&quot;]I believe that testing was done prior to 1973 and as early as 1970 with various metal alloys.&nbsp; I speak honestly due to the fact that we found a silver/pewter color penny that we have had for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp; My husband&nbsp; scratched the coin in class (because he had never seen one with this color) and its shiny silver underneath the scratches.&nbsp; I used a microscope to look as close as possible, and the only color I see is silver.&nbsp; We have no idea what this penny is made of, I do know the weight, and it is under a copper penny, plus it is magnetic enough to stick to a cheap magnet.&nbsp; So, experimenting must take place years in advance of the release of the 1974 aluminum penny...I called the NCGS and was told to take it to a registered coin shop, however, if this penny could be valuable to a collector (fortunately the deep scratches are not on the writing or the face), then I will send it directly to them and roll the dice.&nbsp; Who knows, maybe we have something no one else does.&nbsp; Is it expensive for them to look at?&nbsp; Should I insure it prior to sending it to them, or, are they honest when it comes to an item that might be extremely valuable...I mean, times are tough now...please reply...we prefer not to release any additional info., on this penny.&nbsp;&nbsp; We may really have a valuable penny.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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