1959 penny 1.8 g

Hi. I have a 1959 penny that only weighs 1.8 grams. Anyone know why it might weigh only 1.8 grams instead of 3.1? Is this a common defect?

 

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Is this an idiot site?

 

It apparently is now.

 

Post a photo of your 1.8g 1959 cent. Obverse, reverse, rim edge, and next to another one.

 

I think they're saying that you need to show pics of your coin, nice close up, clear, both sides, and edge, to be able to help you. Since you are asking for this forums help, do you think it wise to post what you did ?

 

@cpm9ball should be able to answer this one.

 

Silvertowne once sold a "1961 cent on an unknown 1.8g foreign planchet" and it brought $30.00. If it could happen once, ....

http://www.icollector.com/1961-LINC...HET-1-8-GRAMS-TRIPLE-STRIKE-REVERSE_i19771850

Sold 6/4/14

 

It could of been struck on a thin or split planchet. I won't be able to verify without a picture of both sides.

 

Do you really want to go there?

Chris

 

Not really, just saying good morning.

 

No, I would not, I'm just saying hello, and good morning, as stated above.

 

And, good day to you, too, sir!

Chris

 

I can't believe it. The invisible picture trick twice in a row!

 

Aww, c'mon. Pretend it's an old text-based BBS, or am I dating myself with that? Of course he could always serve up a giant ASCII picture.

 

I find that when dating oneself, you get the most intelligent conversations you've ever had.

 

Three possibilities of the top of my head, struck on split planchet, struck on rolled thin planchet, coin has been soaked in acid.

Struck on a foreign planchet might be a possiblity but not likely. The 1961 cent Silvertowne sold is almost certainly not struck on a foreign planchet, the Mint didn't strike any foreign coins close to that size or weight in a mostly copper alloy that year. (Pictures aren't that good but I don't see evidence of a triple strike either.)

 

And, you get to spend all your money on yourself!

Chris

 

This fact can NOT be emphasized too much. I find it dispositive at my age. B'sides, have you listened to the distribution of women age appropriate for companionship for me? No, thank you very much!