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
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 .
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Yes, acid dipped (probably a mild acid for an extended period). The devices and lettering are mushy and washed out. Characteristics of acidic corrosion
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's not gold. Think about it. Gold is very dense. Gold the size of a cent would weigh much more than this coin.
It is not a rolled thin planchet nor is it a foreign planchet. Very fuzzy details. Did not leave the Mint like that.
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