Well, it seems that it's easier to simply proclaim what it is and defend that proclamation than it is to actually research it and be shown that it is not what its proclaimed to be.
That is a totally 100% incorrect statement, but I am not going to say anything about why you are incorrect because I just know I'm right and will disregard any evidence that proves otherwise. Seriously though, I would be more open to the OPs assessment if they did some research and provided evidence of similar coins being struck...
The only problem is, you can research 'til the cows come home and there will be no evidence of similar coins being struck. It just can't happen...unless everything I've read about the minting process is incorrect.
I have a 1976 penny that is exactly like this. Same size as a dime but smaller than a penny. Thats why I was searching here to see what it was.
1972 D https://photos.app.goo.gl/EKHiErwcAieNyBm49 I have one in good condition and shape. No acid or grind downs
How do you know it wasn't acid? Acid reduces all surface structures heights, so the 3 main dimensions , h/w/d becomes less , but the images can be sharper than one expects. What is the weight? jim
You are wrong.. You clearly don't understand the minting process. No such thing as striking a Cent into a Dime size. That's something you randomly made up.