Posted 12 years ago
thekidd1969
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I had found this 2000 penny, steel looking front, sides and back. I took a magnet to it and to my surprise its slightly magnetic. This has me going crazy. Can anyone help me out?
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Hi Kid:
Yeah there is a seam all along the top. Things like this are usally made for magic tricks. Altered, no mint error.
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back in the day, we made these in science class, can't remember what chemical we used, but would change the tone of a penny from copper to a shiny, almost silver finish. Haven't seen one for a while, thanks for sharing!
yea tubeamp there is no seem across the top, i have to disagree to many details to be a gag parlor trick. VDB on the collar would be difficult to replicate.. thanks for your imput though...ttl
I have one of what I refered to, I'll see if I can locate it ,then post beside a normal colored one to show you what I'm talking about.
found it, posting now.
Here's the link to same:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/90502-shine-on-you-crazy-penny
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/90505-trick-coin-machined-from-two-coins
Yeah, thanks again,
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Here it is done with a gold coin to hold a watch inside, of course this was done with more skill and care: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2157661/Stunning-watch-hidden-inside-5-coin-King-Edward-gave-mistress-expected-fetch-15-000-auction.html
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