2002 Silver Colored Penny

I've come across a penny from 2002 that appears to be completely silver colored (I'm sure that the color of the coin is actually caused by it being zinc). I've been researching it the best I could but have been unable to find any good information. Could it possibly be a proof? A misprint? I'm really stumped here with this one. If anyone could help that would be greatly appreciated.

P.S.- Before anyone suggests that it is merely the result of a school experiment that is supposed to teach chemistry students how to change the color of a penny I can assure you that in this specific matter it is not the case. Whenever I looked at images of pennies that have undergone the process there are very clear and visible chemical markings on the coin. My penny is 100% completely uni-toned and shows absolutely no sign of alteration whatsoever. I will upload a couple pictures shortly so you all can see what I'm talking about. Also it weighs in at the correct 2.5g. Someone please help!!!!

 

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pics ?

 

yeah tons of pennies have been dipped or plated in all types of metals. more than likely that is what you have. i have seen so many that you would never be able to tell that they have been intentionally altered but most definitely have been.

 

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You should probably hold off on starting a thread asking about a coin if you don't have pictures of said coin.

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I propose that no thread be started in What It's Worth if there are no pictures of the coin in question. If no pictures are uploaded within 24 hours of the initial post then the thread should be deleted by a moderator. It is a waste of time to speculate about something which is not visible to examine and comment on.

 

I second that motion!

 

I found the same type of penny that I believe he's talking about and am curious as to what it is as well.

 

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And Adam? Dear friend, fellow, brother. Those pic's suck oranges , lemons and tangerines. Focus Bro. C'mon......focus......

 

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What the heck are you talking about? They are focused.

 

Better? I hope you aren't expecting me to have some top of the line camera. This is taken from a phone. The pictures are better than the ones the original poster had. It shows you the coins. I'm not asking you to grade them for me.

 

Getting there my friend, but the folks at AFIS would be more pleased than me. The coin, dear fellow, the coin........

 

It's really hard for me to take a good picture because the coin is so shiny. This is the best I can do with my phone

 

the coin looks to be a fake of some sort. Don't ask me why someone would fake a one cent coin, but the portrait doesn't look to be correct