Are 1943 pennie's really the only magnetic US coins

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  • Neighbor
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    • Jun 2013
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    #1

    Are 1943 pennie's really the only magnetic US coins

    I have a 1953 D wheat back that's shinny like a nickel and sticks to my magnet. Why would this be?
    Last edited by jcuve; 06-15-2013, 10:22 AM.
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    • admrose
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      • Jan 2013
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      #2
      Originally posted by Neighbor
      I have a 1953 D wheat back that's shinny like a nickel and sticks to my magnet. Why would this be?
      This should be in the Lincoln Cent Discussion area, but I digress.

      Someone probably plated it with a magnetic alloy post-Mint. Pictures would be useful but it's not worth any more than .01.

      To answer your question, yes steelies are the only magnetic US coin.
      Last edited by admrose; 06-15-2013, 09:44 AM.
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        • jcuve
          Moderator, Die & Variety Expert
          • Apr 2008
          • 15458
          #3
          It might be plated with something that is attracted to a magnet. Do you have a picture?

          EDIT: I merged the threads. General discussion is an acceptable area.
          Last edited by jcuve; 06-15-2013, 10:23 AM.



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            • liveandievarieties
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              • Feb 2011
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              #4
              Steel cents are the only US coin attracted to a magnet, do you run a magnet over all your dimes, quarters, halves and dollars in addition to nickles?
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