Just got this in a local auction of mixed coins/tokens. I do not have the proper tools for weighing it. The coin, to me, shows no evidence that it is plated. The planchet appears to be copper-nickel. Does anyone have any knowledge of the RCM striking coins for other countries in 1968, how a wrong planchet error could occur, and if so, what country/denomination? Thanks in advance.
It should be bronze. I don't see that it looks like anything else. Please remove the Cent from the 2x2
It looks like a light colored bronze coin to me. Bronze is what it should be. The lightness is probably from toning.
Place it next to another Canadian cent to see the difference in color. Try taking the picture with natural sunlight and with a light/white background.. In the meantime it looks normal to us.
This is not a wrong planchet error. If it was, the only other planchet that it could possibly be would be a dime planchet. In that case, it would weigh either 2.7 grams (nickel composition) or about 2.33 grams (silver planchet). Both were made in 1968. That being said - this is definitely not a wrong planchet error. I also suggest you remove it from the holder and mark it as a damaged coin (which it is). I saw your other post... think about it this way... if you were to pick up even a single wrong planchet error, I'd be surprised. Having two within a day is a likelihood so infinitesimally small, that I would call it virtually impossible.
I have not been a collector of coins that have detailed qualities. With all of the coins in the world, it would be time consuming to look at the coins with such detail, i.e. weight, planchet error, or many other details.) These are my standards of collecting, not the ideal way, but it allows me to look at other coins for their beauty. When I buy a coin, it do check it for counterfeits or some other detail to ensure the coin is what I am looking for. My collection is rather small compared to many other collectors. I congratulate the originator of his Canadian Cent. Each coin is special and collectors should be thanked for their work and interest. Thanks to all for their entries to this thread. I, for one, have learned from the information proficed.
