Why Does This Penny Look So Different?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Extreme, Jun 21, 2012.

  1. Extreme

    Extreme Member

    I got this for change today, and something just isn't right about it. The color and the texture of the entire surface is just off. The finish isn't a typical worn coin finish, it feels almost like pot metal, but a lot less rough. That's the best way I can describe it. Also, the color is a little funky for a penny. It's hard to see it in this picture, you'll have to excuse my phone for that, but without the phone it looks like it has a lot of almost brassy and grayish tint to it. Not brown, not copper, just different. Anyone know what could cause this?
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  3. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    could have been a dug coin and cleaned.
     
  4. Doug21

    Doug21 Coin Hoarder

    it's those damn Chinese counterfeiters at it again !
     
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