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westnlas Valued Member United States 85 Posts	Posted 03/29/2010 12:23 am I found a thin 1942 Wheat in a jar my mom left me in 1980. It weighs 1.2 grams. It has a thin rim making it smaller than a normal cent but still larger than a dime. Any ideas as to how rare this is ? Report this Post to the Staff

Adam_E Pillar of the Community United States 4846 Posts	Posted 03/29/2010 07:09 am are all thee designs still there? Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/29/2010 07:30 am First off, to CCF. If you could post a few photos of it, front and back and edge it would help us help you. A thin planchet coin would have a small premium, but I can't give you an amount because I don't know. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/29/2010 11:06 am Sounds like an acid dipped cent. but images will show what I need to see. https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...ed_Coins.jpg Report this Post to the Staff
westnlas Valued Member United States 85 Posts	Posted 03/31/2010 12:48 pm Thanks so much. I am away from home until next week. I can get some scans and pics to post then. The reverse detail is full wheat ears and the rim and date is very clear on the obverse. I really don't think it was acid treated, but truly have no clue as I have never seen another coin like this one. Again, I want to thank you guys. Mom left me an assortment of odd coins she saved from her concession and left to me in 1980. Since retirement, I am just now starting to sort through them, while I can still see them. Thanks again Report this Post to the Staff
westnlas Valued Member United States 85 Posts	Posted 04/11/2010 11:25 am Sorry I haven't responded sooner, but my wife needs more tests, so we are still away from home for awhile. Will get those pics up just as soon as I can. I am really curious about this cent. Evidently, Mom tossed every odd looking coin aside, because I think there are some OMM's along with clipped and foreign coins. My knowledge is scant for sure. Thanks, Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/11/2010 11:29 am Take care of family first. The coins can always wait. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/11/2010 12:12 pm Here's wishing you and your family good luck. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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