1953 D Lincoln Wheat 1.18g 17.95mm - Coin Community Forum

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lahave56 Valued Member Canada 72 Posts	Posted 05/16/2026 11:54 am Not sure what I have here but hoping someone can give me a clue. The thickness comparison is with another LWC. Report this Post to the Staff

Tunnioc Pillar of the Community United States 3169 Posts	Posted 05/16/2026 12:50 pm Unfortunately, it is an acid dipped coin. Report this Post to the Staff
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 72 Posts	Posted 05/16/2026 1:01 pm Thanks Tunnioc I wasn't expecting that one! I'll keep it around with a proper description. I'm learning something with every post. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21580 Posts	Posted 05/16/2026 2:24 pm Lack of rims is a good sign of it being acid etched. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73577 Posts	Posted 05/16/2026 2:31 pm I agree with above. Definitely an acid dipped coin. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 72 Posts	Posted 05/16/2026 3:48 pm Quote: Lack of rims is a good sign of it being acid etched. After reading a few posts that I found here in the forums on acid dipping I see now why the coin loses it's edge and is much thinner. I really appreciate the education. Report this Post to the Staff
Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7504 Posts	Posted 05/16/2026 3:48 pm @Tnnioc called it. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 05/16/2026 4:36 pm nice acid trip for this cent. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 05/18/2026 11:02 am A nice example of acid damage, keep for reference. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 72 Posts	Posted 05/18/2026 12:10 pm Quote: A nice example of acid damage, keep for reference Keeper for sure! Report this Post to the Staff
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