59-d Lincoln weighs 2.89

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by A1wsn, Jun 24, 2019.

  1. A1wsn

    A1wsn Member

    I am aware it is the wrong planchet
    But what causes y
     

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  3. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Absolutely the right planchet.
    US coins and foreign coins are all different sizes and weights.
    It's not a dime planchet, and it's not a smaller foreign planchet because then
    the cent rims on this coin would not be full and complete. Some would be missing.
    The weight range is 2.98-3.24. So It is a little light, but, if it is heavily worn,
    or damaged by acid that is one reason. Another would be a slightly thinner
    rolled planchet. At this weight even an undamaged coin would not have any extra value. It has to be VERY light or VERY heavy, and not be damaged.
    The planchet is absolutely correct.
    Looking at the condition of your coin I value it at .01 cent. Another You Tube wrong planchet video victim.
    If you like the coin, just put it in a 2x2 coin flip and write the weight on there.
     
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  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Do you see that chunk that came off the shoulder? That is damage.
    I also see corrosion.
    That also would make it weigh less.
     
  5. Autoturf

    Autoturf Well-Known Member

    its a normal copper planchet,. its a worn down coin.
     
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  6. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    On a side note, I remember hearing something about kids back in the 50's and 60's, that would dip cents/penny's into some type of acid, that would reduce the size down to a dime and use them in soda and candy machines.

    Not saying the OP's coin is this, just something that came to mind.
     
  7. Autoturf

    Autoturf Well-Known Member

    If they cant afford a soda, how they can afford to buy acid? :) just saying, its just a worthless cent, no reason to give any indication its anything more, lol, just keep it, like I do my coins that take up space.
     
  8. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    A penny or dime back in the 50's or 60's? A worthless cent? I'm guessing you have been around that long to know. Kids would get acid from chemistry class in school. :happy: Just saying.
     
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  9. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    I remember you could get a nice 12 oz orange Crush in a glass bottle for a dime. (Was it 16 oz?) Ahh that's refreshing on a hot summer day.
     
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  10. Autoturf

    Autoturf Well-Known Member

    Yea, I guess it was a diff time, lol. I remember some kids with them slugs that resemble a quarter that worked, of course im only 46 but they were trying to cheat even then. :) I just mowed lawns, always had more money than my friends. I remember thinking, the time it takes to make fake money, someone will pay you to do something legal.
     
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  11. Autoturf

    Autoturf Well-Known Member

    Thief has a different mindset I suppose.
     
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  12. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    For me it was a paper route. I had so much silver in my pockets on collection day, my pants would be falling down. Those days are done. But that's where I got the coin collecting bug! :happy:
     
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  13. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    It is moderately worn. Brand new it could have weighed as low as 2.98 grams so right now, with the wear, it is only .09 grams out of tolerance. It is normal or so slightly off that it is not worth any premium
     
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