1964 penny - what is it?

[Aceinthehole]

So my son and I came across this 1964 Penny that has a yellow color to it. Was it a strike on Peruvian planchet, a brass planchet, or just cleaned? Anyone have any ideas? This is my first post but I have been reading here for some time. Any help would be appreciated. I took a photo with a red and brown for reference.

 

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[ivan salis]

plated lab project from school

 

[vpnavy]

I noticed this was your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard AceInTheHole! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting location information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country). You might also consider adding your state (or country) to your displayed profile (SETTINGS -> EDIT PROFILE) so if you ask a question, etc. - people may have more success helping you (if necessary)...

 

[l.cutler]

I agree, plated. You see this pretty frequently.

 

[13dolphins1]

I had a whole roll once of 1944 wheats that someone did this to....I actually sold them on eBay as novilty coins and they did better than I thought....lol

 

[Madmox]

I had a whole roll once of 1944 wheats that someone did this to....I actually sold them on eBay as novilty coins and they did better than I thought....lol

Probably because they were steel pennies minted 1943-1944 due to copper rationing for the war.

 

[13dolphins1]

Probably because they were steel pennies minted 1943-1944 due to copper rationing for the war.

No I mistyped.....1954 wheats....srry my fault.

 

[Aceinthehole]

Thanks to everyone for your help!