ODD 1936-D Lincoln off Metal. Must Look

[mmmikey64]

I searched some old wheat penny rolls that looked to be unsearched and forgotten for some time and I found a really cool off metal lincoln. Please, someone help me to identify this coin. The coin has a plating of some sort; most likely copper, and the underlying metal is white! Really and truly, this coin needs to be checked out. There has not been any alterations to the coin and what you see is real.

 

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[mmmikey64]

The reverse is white and shows remains of plating

 

[mmmikey64]

The condition besides the plating flaking is mint state. My light doesnt do this coin justice. Under sunligt, it looks so much better abnd the under metal is distinguished a lot more; beautiful coin

 

[mmmikey64]

 

[huntsman53]

The coin does does not appear to be white underneath what you state is plating! I believe that you have a Copper Wheat Cent that was coated with a clear glue or shellac and now the glue or shellac is flaking off and the un-toned Copper underneath is showing through.


Frank

 

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[l.cutler]

I agree with Huntsman, I think the coin has a coating of varnish or something similar. It also looks as if it was scrubbed or wire brushed prior to the coating, not mint state for sure. A lot of strange things have been done to coins over the years, who knows why.

 

[mmmikey64]

Fortunately, your opinion is incorrect. There is no reason to cover a copper penny in glue and shellac only to make it look more copper. In fact, I do believe this Lincoln cent to be authentic in its form of a plated white metal. The coins appearance is clear; you must see firsthand in order to fully agree. Also, even with glue and shellac, I find it impossible for the copper to be untoned in such a way. I have been collecting and studying the metal of these lincoln cents and this coin is in fact either experimental or error of a sort. Under the plating is a decent finish and when i say mint state, I mean MS condition; the details of the coin are not worn and fully legible as if issued recently from the mint. Thanks for the response

 

[mmmikey64]

If coated by alteration for some purpose, the varnish so to say would only preserve the underying copper. I think the underlying metal is possibly An antimony blend.

 

[Daryn]

No offense, but you see a lot in your coins that just aren't there. We are all looking for the diamond in the rough but these coins see not it. If you truly feel that your coins are real, spend the cash and get them graded. Most of the people on this site actually know what they are talking about.

 

[mmmikey64]

I know it would take enthusiasm for these coins to please you but they are real. Ive already got experienced coin collectors interested. Thanks for the post

 

[l.cutler]

The only way it could be plated white metal is if it is counterfeit. There is no way this could happen at the mint. If you are certain, then have it certified, it is your money.

 

[david680]

Lets put it this way, figure out what a regular 1936D in that condition is worth and figure this one at about a tenth of that. Its a damaged/altered/environmentally screwed up coin.

 

[huntsman53]

Fortunately, your opinion is incorrect. There is no reason to cover a copper penny in glue and shellac only to make it look more copper. In fact, I do believe this Lincoln cent to be authentic in its form of a plated white metal. The coins appearance is clear; you must see firsthand in order to fully agree. Also, even with glue and shellac, I find it impossible for the copper to be untoned in such a way. I have been collecting and studying the metal of these lincoln cents and this coin is in fact either experimental or error of a sort. Under the plating is a decent finish and when i say mint state, I mean MS condition; the details of the coin are not worn and fully legible as if issued recently from the mint. Thanks for the response

If you are certain that you are correct and think that we are incorrect, then please send the coin to PCGS or NGC and have the coin certified, graded and attributed. In this way you will know whether you are correct or we are correct, although it will cost you upwards of $65 or more to find out.


Frank

 

[david680]

If you are certain that you are correct and think that we are incorrect, then please send the coin to PCGS or NGC and have the coin certified, graded and attributed. In this way you will know whether you are correct or we are correct, although it will cost you upwards of $65 or more to find out.


Frank

But be prepared to lose $64.97 in the deal.

 

[The Aluminum Monster]

I've read this and your merc dime post. In my opinion, which you don't have to take as I am not a grading company or a coin dealer, you have a copper penny and a silver dime. Feel free to get them graded though.

Keep searching for some key dates and you might truly find something great!

Happy hunting.

 

[Donnie B from VA]

All I see is a screwed up wheat penny. I wouldn't even give you a nickel for it.

 

[Reed Lukens]

Looks like acid may have gotten on it or in other words a screwed up penny that's worth a a a penny... Then the dime.... I've seen the same color and have 1, still a merc.

 

[NEPADIGGER7]

I'm going to have to agree with these guys. Especially Huntsman he really knows his stuff! But keep looking I'm sure you'll find that good one one day!

 

[calisdad]

My fist opinion before reading the thread was it was coated with varnish. I still think so. There are many reasons to do so (scrap book of dad and its his birth year etc,). To save the $65 grading fee just put some paint remover on it. Then come back and tell us we were all wrong, or not.