I have 4 pennies (Lincoln) that are about the size of a dime around and very thin, What kind of error is this?
It could be a lot of things, but more information is needed to try and determine an answer. What are the dates on the coins ? Pictures would help immensely - can you post some ?
Based on the pics I can't say for sure, but it looks as if all of them have at least partial rims except the '76. There are many possible reasons. They could be slightly off center strikes, partial collar strikes, thin planchet strikes, wrong planchet strikes - or they may all be altered. Just about anything is possible. I would suggest removing the coins from the holders and then scanning then again, 1 at a time with a normal cent beside them for comparison. Scan at 300 dpi and then crop the pics to reduce the file size. It would also help if you were to weigh each coin and measure it - then post the results.
I also have a couple of coins that are very thin. All of the details are very clear on both coins. The 1st coin is a 44-D Wheatie, a normal cent weighs 3.11 grams, is .045 thick & is .750 Dia. This one weighs 0.86 grams, is .030 thick & is .707 Dia. The 2nd coin is a 73-D Rosie, there is no nickle-copper clad on the reverse & only a small "patch" on the obverse. Just on the top half of his head. A normal dime weighs 2.27 grams, is .050 to .060 thick & is .700 Dia. This one weighs 1.08 grams, is .030 thick & is .707 Dia. I have no means of posting a picture at this time; but does anyone have any ideas?? I'm kinda thinking a thin planchet for the cent. But I have no clue about the dime. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Dave
I don't have any way to weigh my cents. I would estimate the 76 is about 25% actual weight. Attached is another pic.
That sounds awfully light for a thin planchet - I'd guess a wrong planchet but I'm not sure if the US was striking coins for other countries during the war. This one sounds more like it has been treated with acid since a part of the clad layer is still there in the center of the coin. But it may also be a severe lamination error as well. Again no way to tell without the coin in hand.
Can anyone please tell me if this penny is worth anything. Its extra thin and it's either a 1950 or 59 can't really tell
I also have a very thin Denver 1959 penny and very light in weight. Great condition but also possibly acid washed? Very orange in color but not double stamped etc. any help would be great, Thanks Raul
