May I ask your opinions on this coin it appears to have quite distinctive doubling but it’s hard to tell because of pictures from my phone also the lettering is all messed up but if you look at where the u in trust is it goes straight across
It is damage, see the scratch to the center under the word. This is common in the old type of coin counter with a metal finger such as up to the 90s. Probably still some in use somewhere. Jim
You don’t need a microscope. Use a 5x magnifier, the standard for PCGS and NGC. A microscope will trick your eyes and convince you of things that aren’t there.
they plate cents in science experiments. and there are many, many after market companies that plate coins over the years.
Heres what I’m wondering though, I’m not sure where the OP is from , but I also have a 1967 penny that seems mostly silver in color cept for som dirt or rust(?) on top Her in Nebraska. So you’re telling me that part of these science experiments/demonstrations Was to obtain specifically, a 1967 f’n penny??? What are the odds here though honestly
The odds of finding another is possible.. You just was able to find one with the same date. But they're done on all other dates also. It's just an altered Cent
science experiments (who would grab just random years, a normal school experiment back in the day) or from 3rd party companies. Third party companies used to silver plate coins but now mostly gold plate them or other stuff. 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s ,60s .. whatever .. just take a look Search: 71 results found for "penny" – Merrick Mint
Over my 55 years of College teaching I did many of these reactions and I usually used a fresh roll or two from the bank as they had better/undamaged surfaces. Yes I was doing it in 1967, but approximately 3 billion 1967s were minted that year. Jim
