1955D Wheat Penny, Wrong Planchet?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by cjbowers1, Jun 7, 2020.

  1. cjbowers1

    cjbowers1 New Member

    Hey y'all. I am brand new to the forum (this is my first post), so I apologize if a similar question has already been answered. Recently I have began expanding my collection with error coins. I have come across a 1955D Lincoln Wheat Cent that appears at first glance to be a wrong planchet. However, it appears to be a copper planchet, albeit oversized. I've tried to do some research on this particular type of error, but I have been unsuccessful thus far. Can anyone give me a tad bit of insight into this type of error. Thanks!


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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Not a wrong sized planchet. The larger planchet wound not fit into the coining Chamber. It looks like copper has been expanded around a cent and the would be damaged. PMD is what it looks like to me, Post Mint Damage.

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  4. Mike185

    Mike185 Well-Known Member

    Fake. No way that was made at the mint. That’s just don’t look right at all. It would not fit in the chamber also....
     
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  5. Mike185

    Mike185 Well-Known Member

    You bet me to it Dave!!! What is the weight?
     
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  6. Danomite

    Danomite What do you say uh-huh

    Welcome to CT! Can you post a picture of the edge?
     
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  7. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    I think your coin is mounted into some type of bezel.
    It is an odd looking thing.
     
  8. GenX Enthusiast

    GenX Enthusiast Forensic grammatician

    I would be psyched to find it metal detecting. Nifty.
     
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  9. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Incased in a larger coin.
     
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  10. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    By one minute :woot:
     
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  11. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Welcome to CT. Looks like some kind of collar around it that was then beaten down.
     
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  12. cjbowers1

    cjbowers1 New Member

    The weight is 4.78 grams and it does appear to be collared for whatever reason. Never would have thought of it! Luckily it was just given to me! Thanks everyone
     
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  13. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    It's a cool piece. Not something you see very often.
     
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