Most likely, your coin has been plated with either zinc, silver, or nickel. This novelty item has no added collector value. The coin may have been dipped in Mercury, a common "fun" practice in the 60's and 70's. That would leave a coin with a similar color to other coins, but could be dangerous to handle due to mercury poisoning issues. If there is a coin show in your area, you can take it there for free first-hand examination by the dealers. You may be able to find a local show by clicking on the Related Link, "Coin Shows." This coin could be one that was struck on the wrong 'Planchet'. If it is, it could be worth up to $225.00.
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∙ 2006-07-30 00:31:24Your coin has been altered -- possibly silver plated. It has no collector value.
That wasn't something done at the mint, rather the cent was likely plated with zinc or nickel. So it has little to no collector value. The US government has never struck a penny in silver.
It is worth a penny
The last "Wheat Penny" was made in 1958, a cent date 1972 is just a cent.
the silver bullet was 1973 ,not 1972 !
It is worth face value.
No 1972 US quarters have silver in them, the last year for silver quarters was 1964. so spend it
The 1972 Eisenhower dollar has no silver in it and the gold plating don't do nothing for the value but it's still a dollar
It's worth 2 cents for the copper.
U.S. pennies have never been made of gold. A 1972 penny is worth about 2 cents due to copper content.
No 1972-S small date varieties are known.
Sorry no silver in this coin and it has only face value.