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  • #1

    1974 Brass Penny

    Has anyone seen a brass 1974 penny before?
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    What makes you think brass? Isn't brass quite a bit brighter yellow/white than this? Looks normal from the photos. If the color is off and the surface pitted, maybe it was cleaned with vinegar or some other harsh substance. If you truly suspect the planchet, weighing it will be a quick way to tell.

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    • #3
      Here are some better pics, it weighs 2.8 grams. Is the brass planchet rare?
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      • #4
        It sort of looks like the obverse was soaked in a corrosive. 2.8 is only slightly underweight and it could be from the obverse being soaked
        Jason Cuvelier

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        • #5
          Is a brass penny with anything?

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          • #6
            Why do you think this is brass?

            One couldn't accidentally have a brass Lincoln in 1974. The possibility arose when it was suggested that there was zinc contamination in the copper plating during the 1990s. If this was an uncirculated 1974 with a normal obverse, it might be possible to make analysis on the weight and attempt a specific gravity test. There are so many reasons coins take on different colors from brief environmental encounters.
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