While poring over a few thousand pennies I noticed one made a wierd sound compared to the others. it is a 1968D weighing on the digital scale only 2.3 grams, while the proper weight is 3.1 grams. It is noticably thinner than a penny should be, and though worn, all elements of the design are clear. What is this error called? Also, I found in my change a circulated 1961D doubled die obverse on IN GOD WE TRUST. I bought a 200X magnifier that puts the image on your TV that shows it is in fact a mint error. Has anyone ever heard of another 1961D Doubled die Obverse? Thanks -Andy
A picture is worth a thousand words. You've got that 200X magnifier. Got a digital camera or scanner? All I can think of is, if we need to look at this '61-D at 200X, you might be mistaken on the "error" thingy. Don't know what to tell you on the 68-D.
Andy: Fist (in case I missed it) welcome. Next: as for the 1968 D, most likely an acid bath, that would reduce the weight. also: There are doubled dies for nearly every date.
Andy, Welcome to the forum also. Pictures are the key to IDing a coin to it's authinticity. 1961 D has several MM errors. It would help to narrow it down with a picture. Rhubarb
