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jbrueckner

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1962 Penny on a dime planchet

06-07-2023, 10:59 AM

Hi all, I believe I may have found a 1962 penny on a dime planchet. The 1962 penny is smaller than the other 1962 alongside of it for comparison. The penny on the left is the normal with the one on the right being the one I am questioning. As you can see from the pics, on the obverse the edge of the coin is impeding on the lettering. The "2" in the date is half covered, the "L" in Liberty is missing and the entire top edge is impeding on the lettering. the weight of the normal is 3.14 Grams and the other coin is 2.77. The one in question fits inside of the normal coin and appears to be much thinner. IS it possible this coin is on a Dime planchet? Did the coin wear down so much to cause the appearance and the difference in weight.

Hoping it is but you never can tell that is why I am relying on all of your experience and expertise.

Thank you for all your assistance.

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willbrooks

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06-07-2023, 01:09 PM

No, it's a "dryer coin". Got beat up in an industrial dryer or some other similar means.

http://lincolncentforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dryercoin.jpg

Last edited by willbrooks; 06-07-2023, 01:13 PM.

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Maineman750

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06-07-2023, 01:13 PM

Will has it correct (as always)

https://www.ebay.com/sch/maineman750...75.m3561.l2562
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06-07-2023, 03:39 PM

If you're unfamiliar with "dryer coin", take a look in the glossary for a definition.
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06-08-2023, 04:09 AM

I'm with Will!!!

Jim
(A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!
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06-08-2023, 06:36 AM

Interesting thank you very much
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