Ron_48

So I went thru the expense and sent to PCGS who immediately called it a plated coin; however when pressed for details on how they came to the conclusions they did not provide any info. So sending it to another place to tell me that just as a cursory look its plated doesnt seem to provide any value. I will go look at what it cost to have done, but I'm sure they will not do the work to research it.

Yes it is magnetic

Its definitely not an Aluminum cent and I'm not implying that it is.

So yes I picked this up when I was working in a bank vault as a coin wrapper in 1973; it came in a sealed bag of pennies with a Denver Mint Seal - the seal are recorded and bags are counted and wrapped. It is magnetic and weighs the correct weight for a 1973 D Cent, also is the correct diameter. As for the counterfeit comment; it hard to believe that anyone would go thru the trouble of counterfeiting a US cent so precise. As for the plating thoughts; if it was plated that usually means it would be heaver than the normal US cent.

It weighs 3.11 grams? A 1973 US Cent weight is usually 3.11 grams? And the diameter is 19 mm If this is a counterfeit it’s a very precise counterfeit since the weight and diameter are correct. Certainly seems out of sorts; who would go thru that much trouble to ensure the weight and diameter are correct for single penny and slip in a sealed Denver Mint coin bag for me to find. Anyway; any advise you can offer would be appreciated