1978 small penny

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by TampaTony1978, Jul 3, 2019.

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Is this error penny of value?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

    3 vote(s)
    75.0%
  1. TampaTony1978

    TampaTony1978 New Member

    Hello. I found a 1978 penny a tad bit smaller than normal size & about double the thickness. It makes the engravings on it look like they’re touching the edge of penny. Photo is attached. I searched online & have found nothing for this size in 1978. Is this an error? Anyone know of a possible value for this?
     

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    TampaTony1978, Jul 3, 2019
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  3. thomas mozzillo

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    thomas mozzillo, Jul 3, 2019
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  4. eric6794

    eric6794 Well-Known Member

    is it 2 am yet @paddyman98 :hilarious: @TampaTony1978 first welcome to Cointalk and I must say that 1978 was a great year because thats when the world was introduced to me lol. Although I agree with @thomas mozzillo and believe this coin has been spooned or some other for of damage after the mint it helps to have full pictures of the coin both sides.
     
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  5. TampaTony1978

    TampaTony1978 New Member

    I posted rear side of coin & the world was introduced to me in 1978 also :)
     
    TampaTony1978, Jul 3, 2019
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  6. eric6794

    eric6794 Well-Known Member

    yes you did sorry my oversight, I am going to say with certainty that it was done after the mint. I have to go with spooned coin.
     
    eric6794, Jul 3, 2019
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  7. TampaTony1978

    TampaTony1978 New Member

    Thanks & no oversight...I meant I added pic of rear coin after your initial response :)
     
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  8. eric6794

    eric6794 Well-Known Member

    Ok thought maybe I missed it, still at work after 15 hours :dead:
     
    eric6794, Jul 3, 2019
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  9. cpm9ball

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    Ditto with the others...….Spooned

    Chris
     
    cpm9ball, Jul 3, 2019
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  10. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    No it is not. Considered PMD - Post Mint Damage.
     
    paddyman98, Jul 3, 2019
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