this penny appears to be silver and as mentioned has slightly more magnetic value than a regular copper penny. I am aware they made steel pennies for the war in 43 but I am unaware of any penny made of any different mineral besides copper in 67. Any ideas would be apperciated.
2007-07-08 10:16:05 · 4 answers · asked by John T 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Hi, I'm a coin collector but not an expert on the subject. The penny you have could have been plated by someone. It could be counterfeit but that's not likely because there is no profit in counterfeiting pennies. It is also possible this coin was minted on a plancet for a dime or a nickel explaining the silver color. But if that was the case the coin would appear some what distorted because of the size difference.Just stop by your local coin shop and show it to them. Someone there will be glad to help you and it's the only way to find out the real answer.
2007-07-08 10:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by MLNICROK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a cent that someone outside the mint has either plated or used a chemical on. It is actually a damaged coin. Silver by the way is not magnetic. If it has mushy lettering and the design and legends are not as Sharp as a normal cent someone could have made there own cent by using any number of sating methods. That may be the reason for it being magnetic, but plating can do that also. You can take it to a couple of coin dealers to check it out but they may just tell you what I d just did. No harm in asking though.
2007-07-08 20:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a collector of 29 years and I have never heard of a silver penny for 1967, so it has been altered somehow or is counterfeit. Many people have gone into the business of altering coins and selling their uniqueness to collectors and often unsuspecting beginning collectors.
Different mints across the country also put their own mark on some coins such as silver or gold plating coins and selling them.
You have something unique... send it to no one for inspection, but instead, hand deliver it to a dealer in your area and ask their opinion. One of the best things you can do if you are interested in coins what so ever is to befriend you local coin dealer.
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Happy Collecting.
2007-07-08 18:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by Kitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Johnson Smith novelty company (remember their catalogue?) used to sell these. Doubt it's worth more than five cents.
2007-07-09 20:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by rev c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋