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Why does 1977d penny look gold?
i found a gold penny once. try scratching off the gold, like i did. the color scratched off easily and the result is a normal penny. But i dont know how they make gold pennys, or the reason More Information: A penny can tarnish to a golden hue. The environment it is in can cause it to tarnish different colors. For example, gold color, blue color, black color, shades of red color. A penny could be gold plated but it would destroy its numismatic value.
Who was the first person to clean a penny?
The first person to clean a penny is not definitively known, as cleaning pennies is a common activity. However, some people clean pennies using various methods like using vinegar, salt, or commercial cleaners.
How do you shine an old penny?
To shine an old penny, you can create a mixture of vinegar and salt. Soak the penny in the mixture for a few minutes, then scrub it gently with a soft toothbrush. Rinse the penny with water and dry it with a soft cloth to reveal its shiny surface.
Is your 1969 s penny a proof?
To determine if your 1969-S penny is a proof, you can check for characteristics like sharpness of details, mirror-like surfaces, and squared rims. Proofs are coins struck with special polished dies and blanks that result in a sharp relief and reflective appearance. If your coin displays these features, it's likely a proof.
What do a 1832 Indian head penny with stars around it look like?
It doesn't exist. Indian Head pennies were first minted in 1859. In fact, the cents produced in 1832 are known as "large cents" and aren't even the same size as a modern day (or Indian Head) penny but rather about the size of a half-dollar. 1832 large cents feature the Matron, or Coronet head design featuring a personification of Liberty on the obverse and a wreath saying "One Cent" on the reverse.
How much is a 1833 wheat penny and what does it look like?
Wheat cents were made from 1909 to 1958. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
Which wheat penny is worth 12500 dollars?
According to a 2014 coin price chart, there is no wheat penny that is worth $12,500. There is, however, a 1922 (no mint mark) wheat penny worth about $500 in circulated condition and $20,000 in mint condition. The highest price penny like this is a 1944 Steel penny that is worth $100,000 in mint condition and $4,000 in circulated condition.
What does the 1959 wheat penny look like?
The last year for the Lincoln Wheat cent was 1958. 1959 is the first year for the Memorial reverse. There is an unconfirmed 1959 "mule" cent with the wheat reverse but a 1959 date. It looks just like a standard wheat cent except for its year, but as of this writing (2010) no one has been able to either authenticate the coin or prove that it's a fake, so it remains a mystery.
Is a 1957D wheat penny worth 8000.00?
No way! more like 8 cents
What does a Indian head wheat pennie look like?
To set things straight there's no such coin.> Indian, not "indain"> Penny, not "pennie"> Indian Head OR wheat but not "Indian Head Wheat"Indian Head cents were made from 1859 to 1909. Wheat cents were made from 1909 to 1958. They're completely different. There are pictures at many sites - www.coinfacts.com is one place to look.
What is the value of 1953-1958 wheat back penny?
In general, wheat cents from that time period are very common and sell for about a nickel apiece at retail. The only exception is a 1955 "double die" cent, which has 2 images slightly misaligned on the front side. It appears almost like a ghost image on a badly adjusted TV set. This error is generally pretty obvious to the naked eye. If verified, a 1955 double die cent can be worth up to $900.
What is the value of a 1951s wheat head penny?
There is no such thing as a "wheat head penny". They're either called Lincoln-head cents or wheat-ear cents because the back shows wheat stalks called "ears" (like ears of corn). Please see the Related Question for more information.
Where is the D on a wheat penny?
Right below the date, just like all the Lincoln Cents.
What does a wheat penny from 1939 look like?
They all look the same except for different dates and mintmarks. Lincoln on the obverse and Wheat Ears on the reverse.
What is the value of a wheat silver or Aluminium penny?
It sounds like you're referring to the 1943 wheat penny, which is actually made of zinc-coated steel, not silver or aluminum. In circulated condition, one is worth about 10 cents.
What does a 1917 penny look like?
The front of a 1917 penny looks very similar to a present day penny. The reverse had shafts of wheat with ONE CENT and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Wheat penny 1949?
The coin is so very common circulated coins are 2 to 5 cents, one that looks like new is 10 cents.
