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The listing, Silver Penny, RARE has ended.

Up for grabs is a coin that I have never seen before... a silver penny! Date is 1984.

Don't miss out on this unique coin!

If you have any questions, just ask and I will try to do my best to answer them. Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding!

Questions & Comments

Nobody here knows anything...:)
(and tell the attorney, nowadays it's not a popular thing being an attorney, like it once was...today they're up there with the used car dealers....:)

Sep 12th, 2012 at 12:36:15 AM PDT by

I really can not say about what it is .. maybe a collectors item , as for the 1943 ppl. are talking about they were struck from zinc not steel !

Sep 16th, 2012 at 1:19:02 PM PDT by

Thanks for the info.

Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:54:09 AM PDT by

I say it's plated.

Sep 16th, 2012 at 12:20:59 PM PDT by

it might be...

Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:54:02 AM PDT by

P.S> my guess is...the penny is just a penny...:)...and your doing very well with it I see.....:)...:)

Sep 12th, 2012 at 12:37:34 AM PDT by

Regardless, it is definitely an interesting coin. Thanks or looking.

Sep 13th, 2012 at 8:44:00 AM PDT by

Sorry, I somehow got into the wrong site, I cant put credits in the bank. I cant see getting rid of rare stuff for credits. This is more like a trade place. It is interesting, but I may have to back off of this site.

Sep 14th, 2012 at 12:42:45 PM PDT by

Its a nice way to get things you want. Get rid of the junk in your closet, and end up finding some rare or cool things to spend your credits on. Thanks for looking anyways.

Sep 14th, 2012 at 9:34:28 PM PDT by

Actually it has been electroplated, the little dimple in "Liberty" is where the electrode was conected. There should be another dimple right behind it on the other side if a clip was used

Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:55:10 AM PDT by

There are no 1-cent coins made in the US from silver. What you have is probably one of a few different but common possibilities:
If your coin is dated 1943, it's actually a wartime coin made from zinc-plated steel. In uncirculated condition it's worth a dollar or two.
If your coin is dated 1982 or later, it's probably a standard unplated coin. Cents made after 1982, as well as some of them made during 1982, are not pure copper, but are zinc coins plated with copper. Sometimes a coin will escape the Mint unplated, but more often than not the copper plating has been removed by being soaked in one of several possible liquids, including vinegar or automobile coolant (anti-freeze). These rarely have any extra value to collectors.
If your coin is dated before 1982 (or possibly a 1982) and has a dull finish, it's probably a standard cent coated or plated by a child with a variety of possible metals, including mercury. These have no extra value to collectors, and can be dangerous to handle at times, depending on the material with which it is coated/plated.
If it's anything other than the above, it should be inspected and appraised by a reputable dealer or coin certification agency.

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Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:38:58 AM PDT by

Thanks for the info.

Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:54:36 AM PDT by

F&W

Sep 16th, 2012 at 10:54:13 PM PDT by

Thanks!

Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:54:26 AM PDT by

also to woozle31 the last year for the silver dime was 1964 not 1966.This coin is just missing the copper plating.

Sep 16th, 2012 at 5:01:15 PM PDT by

Thanks for the info.

Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:54:21 AM PDT by

43's are struck from steel & zinc plated. Stick a magnet on one. Zinc is non-ferrous

Sep 16th, 2012 at 2:53:31 PM PDT by

Thanks for the info.

Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:54:13 AM PDT by

what you have is a mint error. It is made of zinc. when the original bar was made a part didn't have the copper layer. it was then rolled out and struck without the copper layer. While interesting these happen quite a bit.

Sep 16th, 2012 at 7:18:32 AM PDT by

Thanks for the info.

Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:53:51 AM PDT by

Not positive cause I can't see the back of it, but there have been pennies know to be struck on the silver dime plangent thing. So it could be that which is a error coin.

Sep 15th, 2012 at 11:51:56 PM PDT by

Thanks for the info.

Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:53:46 AM PDT by

wow if this coin does well i got like 4 or 5 of these i will list them too

Sep 15th, 2012 at 8:39:17 PM PDT by

Good luck!

Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:53:27 AM PDT by

Hey why didnt u send it out to be graded at a coin grading company to see what it is and worth

Sep 15th, 2012 at 5:50:22 AM PDT by

Because I don't have the time nor the money to do so. The buyer is welcome to get it graded or checked out of they so choose.

Sep 15th, 2012 at 6:21:35 AM PDT by

what do you know about this coins history?

Sep 9th, 2012 at 4:30:09 PM PDT by

Sadly, not much. It was mixed in a large jar of change I found while helping a friend clean out his grandfathers house a few months ago. Some people have thought it is a mint mistake, though I don't know where a silver penny blank would have come from. There seem to be quite a few coin experts here on Listia, I have been hoping someone may be able to tell me some more about it.

Thanks for looking.

Sep 9th, 2012 at 5:36:06 PM PDT by

either someone dipped it in acid to remove the copper coat or someone rubbed mercury on it. If it is really shiny it's the later. good luck

Sep 13th, 2012 at 7:34:59 AM PDT by

Thanks for the info!

Sep 13th, 2012 at 8:43:31 AM PDT by

Here is a link that might provide a possible answer http://en.allexperts.com/q/Coin-Collecting-2297/2010/7/1986-D-Lincoln-Cent-1.htm

Sep 13th, 2012 at 3:09:35 AM PDT by

Thanks for the info!

Sep 13th, 2012 at 8:43:17 AM PDT by

Wow, you attracted all the interesting folks...
FYI
"Silver pennies" (more specifically - cents struck in error on a silver dime planchets or blanks) are more or less only possible on cents dated 1966 and earlier. 1966 was the last year the government struck 90% silver dimes for general circulation.
A good test is to see if it feels slick or greasy. If so then it may be coated with mercury -- an alteration resulting from a VERY common high school lab demonstration. If this is the case, and the coin is heated, it will turn golden.
Either way, a very neat looking coin, and it is the year I graduated school...I will be watching!

Sep 11th, 2012 at 10:52:56 PM PDT by

Seems like I have, haha. Thanks for the info and thanks for looking!

Sep 11th, 2012 at 10:59:18 PM PDT by

being a attorney did you know i can sue for fraud if its not silver.

Sep 11th, 2012 at 8:49:48 PM PDT by

I doubt that. But that being said, I make no claims as to the material this coin is made from. You're getting it for free... calm down.

Sep 11th, 2012 at 9:35:14 PM PDT by

Looks like a mint error to me. Looks like a wrong planchet error coin.

Sep 11th, 2012 at 1:09:54 PM PDT by

it looks like a steel penny is it have you had it tested at pawn shop if not just bring it in to them and they can test it for free with a acid test it doesnt hurt the coin at all then you willknow what it is for real

Sep 11th, 2012 at 3:20:01 AM PDT by

To my knowledge,steel pennies were only minted in 1943. Also, this penny is not magnetic, meaning it is not steel. Thanks for looking!

Sep 11th, 2012 at 10:29:48 AM PDT by

Please let me have this penny!!!! stop yout biting!!!

Sep 10th, 2012 at 8:23:25 PM PDT by

Good luck!

Sep 10th, 2012 at 8:26:10 PM PDT by

Does it stick to a magnet it not? 5419711613

Sep 10th, 2012 at 8:31:49 AM PDT by

No, it does not stick to a magnet.

Sep 10th, 2012 at 9:18:30 AM PDT by

thanks for the info...!

Sep 9th, 2012 at 8:55:49 PM PDT by

no problem

Sep 9th, 2012 at 10:39:39 PM PDT by

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