1944 Wheat Penny Split Planchet?

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  1. Myles

    Myles Member

    I've had this penny for a few years, but never got it checked out. I suspect that the planchet split before the strike, because the design is imprinted on both sides yet is extremely distorted. It's very thin, and only weighs 1.9 grams.
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  3. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    Sorry, but it looks like it was in acid a long time ago and has toned up. Not only is it thinner, but from your pics, it looks like it has a smaller diameter
     
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  4. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I do believe it took an acid bath. As the coin soaked, copper was removed in layers and it continuously became smaller.
     
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  5. Myles

    Myles Member

    OH okay. Thanks for the info, I thought I had something cool!
     
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    Myles Member

    That makes sense. Thanks for your input! It'll make a good conversation piece if nothing else.
     
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