Interesting roll find..."I'm blank"

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by GARY R COYIER, Jul 25, 2021.

  1. GARY R COYIER

    GARY R COYIER Well-Known Member

    My grandson was out to the farm this weekend (first since covid) he brought some of his finds for us to go thru. He found this one in a roll. His first like it, so he was pretty stoked. He wanted me to share with "the pro's of coin talk". Hope to get some responses to show him .Thanks in advance "PRO'S". 20210725_091406.jpg 20210725_091455.jpg 20210725_092229.jpg 20210725_092506.jpg
     
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  3. Bradley Trotter

    Bradley Trotter Well-Known Member

    I don't think I've ever seen a Lincoln Cent that heavily worn before.
     
  4. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Based on the appearance and weight, I'd say that's the most worn Lincoln cent I've ever seen.
     
  5. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Based on the wear pattern and the weight, I suspect this was probably ground down with a mechanical grinder, rather than naturally worn.

    Still, it is unusual and I'm glad he's excited for it!
     
  6. GARY R COYIER

    GARY R COYIER Well-Known Member

    Thank you, not quite sure on the weight, I am trying to find my weights to recalibrate, It seems it might be of by a quarter gram. You can see some nice finger prints on the reverse side too.
     
  7. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    But with natural wear afterward, right? The wear pattern is weird, but the texture looks like normal circulation to me...?
     
  8. GARY R COYIER

    GARY R COYIER Well-Known Member

    I thank you for your thoughts, I did re -weigh and it was around 2.50g. I will take to work and weigh it on our gold scale there and will get a definite weight for everyone.
     
  9. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    There really is no need to get an accurate weight.
    As stated it is just a worn down Copper Cent.
    It will weigh less than the official weight of 3.11 grams.
     
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  10. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    It's clear as a bell it's a 1909 VDBS! (JK) Possibly buffed but if normal wear, again the most worn cent I have ever seen also.
     
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  11. GARY R COYIER

    GARY R COYIER Well-Known Member

    As always, honest abe. Thanks Paddyman!
     
  12. GARY R COYIER

    GARY R COYIER Well-Known Member

    If only...LOL.
     
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  13. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Supporter! Supporter

    Fun find and keeper for sure. A great conversational piece and hours of entertainment wondering how it got that way.
     
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  14. GARY R COYIER

    GARY R COYIER Well-Known Member

    Thanks, my grandson was excited to show me for sure. He was curious what could make it look like that, and wanted to get coin talk feedback. He will keep it for sure.
     
  15. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    I have found similar coins in a fast current sound where coins are tossed back and forth among rocks for many years.. Just like rocks are tumbled and become smooth.
     
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  16. GARY R COYIER

    GARY R COYIER Well-Known Member

    Imagination, I like it. The possibilities are endless what got it to this point. He thought maybe a blank planchet. I love his curiosity. I just try to encourage and ask you guys! LOL
     
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