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2012 penny on nickel size planchet

mgary1117mgary1117 Posts: 49 ✭
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Found this coin roll hunting for nickels. 2012 penny weighs 2.50g but is the size and color of a nickel. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.


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  • lcutlerlcutler Posts: 638 ✭✭✭✭

    The coin has been altered. Sometimes called a Texas cent, can be done by pounding between two pieces of leather or wood, or by heat.

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes ... I tend to agree with the above.

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭✭✭

    … ....And depleted

    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Deplated

    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Post mint damage.... No numismatic value. Cheers, RickO

  • mgary1117mgary1117 Posts: 49 ✭

    Thanks to everyone for their comments. A special thanks to Jimnight and lcutler for the specifics they provided.

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