197? penny that weighs 1.8 g

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by ottozim, Sep 25, 2021.

  1. ottozim

    ottozim Active Member

    I found this in a parking lot and it is beat up ,but it so thin and Abe and rev can still be
    identified, what is this?
     

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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Just a thin planchet but with all that damage it’s only worth face value.
     
  4. ottozim

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  5. 1stSgt22

    1stSgt22 I'm just me!

    Check out this thread I started here on CT a while back. You may have a split planchet cent. Mine weighed 1.6 grams and was also missing the last number from the date!!

    Unique cent | Coin Talk
     
  6. 1stSgt22

    1stSgt22 I'm just me!

    Deleted! Same post entered twice!
     
  7. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    Not only is it thinner, the diameter is smaller as well. Add to that, the mushy details and low weight, that's a strong indication the coin spent some time soaking in some type of acidic solution. It's damage, not an error.

    Years ago, I used to do this in the chem lab at college. Nitric acid does a number on coins.
     
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