This penny had an unusual thickness in the rim. When I looked closer I saw that the opposite rim actually was quite a bit thinner. Not sure if the pictures are gonna show this, but I was hoping someone could let me know what this is called. Another chance for learning
Hopefully this helps : Tapered Planchet error. Errors in the rolling mill: Collector's Clearinghouse (coinworld.com)
No.. Sal, that is definitely not a tapered planchet. That is a simple and common misaligned die strike. It caused one side of the planchet to look a bit thicker due to the higher pressure strike on that side. A finning of the rim.
Yes. I see that now. I wasn't quite sure when I saw the rim. Something that isn't often shown on these here. "Live and Learn". Thanks @paddyman98 !
@SensibleSal66 Here is a great article on tapered planchets by @mikediamond https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-c...he-rolling-mill-collectors-clearinghouse.html And I have one in my collection - 1955
