Is this1963 penny a product of a poor alloy mixture?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Coin Queen, Nov 9, 2019.

  1. Coin Queen

    Coin Queen ~MINT STATE OF MIND~

    Also this coin is slightly warped and goes thick on one side to very thin on other. It was my most interesting find tonight so I thought I'd share it an see what the pros think.
     

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  3. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    I say no to Improperly Mixed Alloy. But the Cent does look tapered.
     
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  4. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    It looks like environmental damage. Copper is a very reactive metal and loves to combine with all kinds of stuff that comes in contact
     
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  5. MatrixMP-9

    MatrixMP-9 Well-Known Member

    Paddy, whats tapered???
     
  6. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    It starts thick on one end then thins towards the other. Or vice versa.
    http://www.error-ref.com/tapered-planchets/

    Some are major and many are minor. The cent is question I consider minor. Probably thicker looking on one side do to a high pressure strike. That would cause the Rim to look thicker.
     
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  7. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Definitely cleaned.
     
  8. HaleiwaHI

    HaleiwaHI Active Member

    Definitely corroded, environmental damage
     
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  9. Coin Queen

    Coin Queen ~MINT STATE OF MIND~

    I found a woody a few days ago and have only read a small article on alloy mix errors and asked questions on here but have only seen few examples of it so I wanted check. Thanks for replies
     
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  10. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Definitely
     
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