1936 P Cent

[Guest]

Hi All,
This is my first post on this forum so lets see how it goes. I'm putting together 3 collections of the Lincoln Cent. One for me and one for both of my boys (ages 5 and almost 7). I came across this 1936 P cent that sounded different than all the others so decided to weigh it. It came out to 2.57-2.59 grams. I've checked it multiple times now, each time zeroing the digital scale again. I checked another 1936 P and it weighed 3.1 grams. The one that weighs 2.57-2.59 looks the same (except in a little rougher shape) as the other wheaties which is what is perplexing me. Wondering if any you can give me any suggestions. Do I send it into Wexlers? PCGS? NGC? Or is it nothing special?















Thank you.

Craig

[mustbebob]

This coin is nothing special. You basically have a coin that appears to be acid dipped or has environmental corrosion on it. That would explain the weight difference. 3.1g is the normal weight for the date.

[enamel7]

Yepper, that coin definitely looks to have been acid dipped! Oh, and welcome to the forum!

[jfines69]

Welcome to the LCF... I agree with the others!!!

[mrmike916]

Welcome Craig! I agree also. You will come across many damaged coins that look like they are errors. This is a good place to post them so people who have seen many types of dammage and errors can help you determine which one you have. BUT, I would still keep your ear open for that high pitched ting you heard. One exaple I have come across a few times is a tappered planchet, which will have a low weight and high pitch ring such as yours.