Hello, I need some help with a odd penny. It is a 1989 penny that looks like it may be made of something other than the normal. It is about a ridge length larger than a regular penny and the detail is much higher than other cent coins... No ment location mark . Thanks
What color would you say it is? Is it the color of a dime? Look at the edge. Is it three different layers, like a dime or quarter? And just to be sure, you are saying it is slightly larger in diameter than a normal cent, correct?
The color is a pewter grey. slightly larger than a normal cent, the edge also has ridge and it has three layers
It could possibly be a cent struck on a dime planchet. The only thing that makes me wonder about that is the color and the size. Of course, there may be a good explaination for that. But, having a reeded edge, along with a three layer sandwich planchet, I would tend to believe it is an error coin. Have you, or can you have it examined by a coin dealer in your area? Take care of it, for sure. If it turns out to be genuine, it might be worth some money.
I live in a very small town and I think the nearest dealer would be two hours drive. I will post a pic of the edges. I never thought it would be worth anything more than the face value. Some other people told me it might be a fake...why would you counterfiet a penny?
"...why would you counterfeit a penny?" Stranger things have happened. A cent struck on a dime plancket could be worth in the neighborhood of $250. I'm not saying your's is real, but you can see that there would be an incentive to counterfeit such a thing.
Is there a place to send it to be looked at that I can trust? If it is worth something I would like to save it for my kids.
OK, after looking at the edge, it does appear to be an altered coin. Most likely had the rims spooned down, and then zinc plated. This would not have a numismatic value. If you are convinced that it is valuable, there is a link to CONECA in the Sticky:Helpful Information thread. You can search that site to find an error expert that will examine your coin for a fee.
Thank you, I never thought it was anything more than a cent..I just wanted to know why it looked the way it does....Thank you again
I have this exact penny!!! I found it in the "reject" part of a change machine at Kroger. So - you're not alone in having an oddball penny! Have you found out any more information about it?
Hmm, you replied to a post that was made about 12 years ago, by somebody who has not been here since then. But maybe others can help you with your coin ... Christian
