Looking to identify planchet

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  1. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    Hello everyone. I'm trying to identify the planchet or possibly some info or some thoughts about this penny. It is a 1972 d large date that is gold in color. It weighs 2.36g and has outside diameter of 18.57mm/.732in. With a thickness 1.16mm/.045in. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you. Greg 20190102_201038.jpg 20190102_201121.jpg 20190102_201101.jpg 20190102_200440.jpg
     
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  3. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Acid Dipped? Damaged IMHO
     
  4. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    No. Not acid dipped. Can see the lines on obverse and the reverse is perfect.
     
  5. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    I have a 50's acid dipped. Completely different.
     
  6. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    If damaged, rimming wouldn't be as defined. Also rim thickness for a common 72d large date is .025in. This measures .024. Not much difference. See my quandary .
     
  7. SchwaVB57

    SchwaVB57 Well-Known Member

  8. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    Yes, acid dipped (probably a mild acid for an extended period).

    The devices and lettering are mushy and washed out. Characteristics of acidic corrosion
     
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  9. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    Been there saw that. Obverse details do not coincide with treatment. It's all around physical dimensions are undersized, but the actual stamping is correct. Also, drop testing has in correct sound for either dipping or altering.
     
  10. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    I would completely agree with acid if image dimension or rimming wash out.
     
  11. SchwaVB57

    SchwaVB57 Well-Known Member

  12. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Thin strip?
     
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  13. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Anyone think about a rolled thin planchet?
    The weakness of Lincoln and details along with the slight loss of rims makes me wonder.
    The details of this coin do not make me think of acid dipped. The surfaces aren't this clean.
     
  14. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    Don't know for sure, but under black light, it looks like there might be additional lettering amongst "we trust". Not sure yet. Also tomorrow I will see about having it tested to if it's gold or not.
     
  15. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    It's not gold nor is there extra lettering save yourself a trip.
    Still could be an acid dipped cent.
    I have seen acid dipped cents without a rim and full details that are paper thin. It's not worth the effort.
     
  16. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    It's not gold.
    Think about it. Gold is very dense.
    Gold the size of a cent would weigh much more than this coin.
     
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  17. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    Here another oddity. Rim height to coin face measures .015in. On standard 72d it measures .016in.
     
  18. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    I agree not gold due to dimension and weight.
     
  19. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    I'm trying, but still not sold on acid dip.
     
  20. JCro57

    JCro57 Making Errors Great Again

    It is not a rolled thin planchet nor is it a foreign planchet. Very fuzzy details. Did not leave the Mint like that.
     
  21. Fixitman411

    Fixitman411 New Member

    Hello everyone. I want to thank
    everyone for the feedback. I'm still working on it. What I do know at this time that it is neither copper or gold. Had the specific gravity checked at the collage. If falls in the range of
    7.7 to 8.1. Which is a
    bronze/aluminum alloy. At this point I'm going to send it out for some type of confirmation. Again, Thank you
     
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