1956D Cent Dryer coin or mint error?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by grnwavdav, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. grnwavdav

    grnwavdav Numismatic Addict

    I am assuming that this is an example of a dryer coin, am I correct? It has a strange texture all over the obverse and reverse. If it was just the obverse I would maybe think it was struck through grease or something. But since it is both sides I am thinking it is a coin that was distorted by the heat of a dryer. Do you guys agree? Dryer coin?
     

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  3. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    A dryer coin has its rim curled over from running circles in the dryer. The heat from a drier is way too low to do anything to a coin. Your color is so off, it is hard to read your pictures, but it looks like your coin is both scratched and acid etched.
     
  4. jloring

    jloring Senior Citizen

    I agree with rlm. Dryer coins normally have that "spooned" look to the rim. Sometimes they can be heavily damaged if caught in the right place, but they won't look like your coin. Here's a few examples:

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  5. grnwavdav

    grnwavdav Numismatic Addict

    Got it. Thank you both. I will weigh it and let you know what the results are.
     
  6. AWORDCREATED

    AWORDCREATED Hardly Noticeable

    Looks spray painted?
     
  7. grnwavdav

    grnwavdav Numismatic Addict

    So it weighs the regular 3.1 grams. If it was acid erosion would it weigh less?
     
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