1991-D Lincoln Cent; Broadstike, PMD, Or Something Else?

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Meraxes Valued Member United States 62 Posts	Posted 12/29/2019 2:56 pm I noticed this Lincoln Cent is a bit larger in diameter than is typical. At first this brought to mind "broadstrike", but the rim looks like it's probably too well-defined. The edge of the coin, as you can see in the last photo, has a double-finned appearance, which I have seen a few times. Also, the coin looks fairly corroded, which probably supports some sort of PMD playing a role. Any insight is appreciated! Report this Post to the Staff

mikediamond Pillar of the Community United States 2742 Posts	Posted 12/29/2019 4:12 pm This is a " Texas Cent" -- an alteration. For some reason, the copper plating is usually stripped from these artificially enlarged cents. Error coin writer and researcher. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34464 Posts	Posted 12/29/2019 4:21 pm Yes a Texas Cent--placed between two straps of leather and then pounded until the diameter gets larger (everything is bigger in Texas). "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5841 Posts	Posted 12/29/2019 4:31 pm I just learned something new today. Thanks Mike! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/29/2019 4:50 pm The stretching of the coin makes the plating fall off of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Meraxes Valued Member United States 62 Posts	Posted 12/29/2019 9:00 pm Thanks for the info! I knew I came to the right place :) Report this Post to the Staff
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