Strange Penny found today

[JV]

I found a strange penny today. It looks silver and is a 1958 D. I thought steel pennies were earlier than 1958.

 

[ozark]

Its probally got mercury fused to it we used to do that in science class years ago when things weren't taboo . Ozark

 

[TIM CLARK]

I found a wheat that also was a 1958 -D and it was silver plated.

 

[Schultzie]

I found a "copper" dime once... took it to a coin dealer and he said there was no such thing as a copper dime. He thinks there was something copper in the ground next to it and it got an electrical charge which in turn caused electrolysis and copper plated it. Neat conversation piece though.

 

[Steve1825]

Another problem to be aware of is advertising from plating companies. I went to a trade show and a local metal plating company had a fish bowl filled with cents that were plated with various other metals making for a rainbow of cents handed out to show participants.

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Hi JV--

You MAY have a rare coin! The mints do make mistakes. I have seen many coins that were struck on incorrect planchets. They usually sell for between $500 and $10,000 depending on type. I recommend that you do not clean it and have it checked by a professional. Here are a couple of examples of off-metal coins. Let us know what you find out?

Happy Hunting,
Blind Squirrel

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Hi Schultzie--

That "copper dime" may be a dime struck on a cent planchet. I've seen a few of those. I hope that you still have it!

Happy Hunting,
Blind Squirrel

 

[Schultzie]

Hi Schultzie--

That "copper dime" may be a dime struck on a cent planchet. I've seen a few of those. I hope that you still have it!

Happy Hunting,
Blind Squirrel

Oh yeah, I still have it... like I said it's a good conversation piece if nothing else.

 

[triple nickel]

How strange...