scientific double blinded cable test

best antidote to what might be an annoying repetitive type post
is to ignore it.Once you jump in you're part of "the problem".
   I'm in favor of minimal policing. It seems like members do a 
good job of showing annoyers and trolls the door.
And some of us to find an entertainment value in the fights.
Depends what mood you're in.

afterthought apology....sorry,nothing for silver enthusiasts

a couple things......from 1793 to 1837 a cent was pure copper
                               from 1837 to 1857 a cent was made of bronze
(95% copper and 5 % tin and zinc)
                               from 1857 to 1864 a cent was made of 88% 
copper and 12 % nickel
                               from 1864 to 1962 a cent was once again made
from bronze ( 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc ) ,*with the exception
of 1943 when,due to WWII, a cent was zinc coated steel*
                               from 1962 to 1982 a cent was made from 95%
copper and 5% zinc (no tin )
                               from 1982 to present a cent is made from 97.5
zinc and 2.5 % copper  .........

as far as directionality....the faces on all coins face left except for****
( drumroll )  Abraham Lincoln
                                                  a copper coincidence? 

as for my two cents I'm with tommylion