Actually what is usually called PMD (Post Minting Damage) on this site. It happened after it was minted. As for the cent at 3.0 g that is within...
Geez, I thought it was a Christmas wreath
This is the "smooshed" variety
It's a unique penny
Third choice, It's a damaged date
Since he hasn't been on here since Jan. I don't think he can read this. We call these necrothreads.
You forgot to use a smiley face :)
In the same vein, a dollar bill weighs 1.0 g
Is that a slabbed value or raw? :)
The quarter could be a good cud. What does the edge there look like?
In a word...NO. Not all nickels weigh exactly 5.0. There is a tolerance and wear can make a difference. The 5.0 is a "quick 'n dirty" check.
Not to be smarty, but I think it is a damaged type.
I paid a buck for one that was a little more than this one.
I think it very well may be.
[ATTACH] Looks like prison bars, die clash. Those are the pillars of the Memorial.
-jeffB said: ↑ Are you thinking about the 1965 transition from 90% silver to clad for dimes, quarters and halves? (Nickels haven't changed their...
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I went to your link, cropped the pic and posted it full size.
Since the coin is 90% silver, why would it "blister" upon heating? Clad, maybe yes, but solid 90%, I don't think so.
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