1863 indian head penny on nickel planchet?

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Bandfromcointalk
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Posted: 6 Sep 2019, 06:40 #
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it looks pretty rough but it would clean up nice but im I right?
Cerulean
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Posted: 6 Sep 2019, 12:07 #
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In 1863 the cent actually was copper-nickel. The usual bronze started in 1864.
Steve27
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Posted: 6 Sep 2019, 16:20 #
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Quote: "Cerulean"​In 1863 the cent actually was copper-nickel. The usual bronze started in 1864.
​Correct, here are the specs:

Copper-Nickel Oak Wreath With Shield (1860-1864)
Metal Composition: 88% Copper - 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.67 grams
Bandfromcointalk
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Posted: 7 Sep 2019, 22:21 #
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good or not I had the penny cleaned penny on top nickel on bottom
Bandfromcointalk
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Posted: 7 Sep 2019, 22:33 #
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  • 1863 penny on nickel ..if I messed up o well but I had my penny cleaned hear it is ..sorry about doing this twice
Mr. Midnight Catalogue referee
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Posted: 8 Sep 2019, 02:22 #
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It is pretty far gone, and not a rarity, so no harm in cleaning it.

I guess it spent many many years in the ground.
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
Bandfromcointalk
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Posted: 8 Sep 2019, 07:40 #
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Thanks man
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