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Barrett157 New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 04/24/2023 7:03 pm I expect this one to be labeled as damaged by many. Though I do wonder if it could be the real deal, considering the other coins this came with. Weight is 2.537g. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 99476 Posts	Posted 04/24/2023 7:23 pm I'm going to climb a tree and go out in a limb and say that this coin was plated with a zinc layer. Only because the weight is heavier than what would be expected. 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 Edited by Dearborn 04/24/2023 7:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Barrett157 New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 04/24/2023 8:04 pm This came with others from within a collection that appear the same. Most weigh between 2.418 and 2.471g. Chose one at random to share and gather info. Just so happens it was the heaviest. What would expected weight be? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5691 Posts	Posted 04/24/2023 8:13 pm The parallel striations on the obverse (and the corresponding light streaks on the reverse) suggest to me that it may have been struck on an unplated zinc planchet, rather than being a post-mint plated or de-plated coin. The weight is still within tolerance, and the weight of the other examples in the 2.45g ballpark would seem about right. Edited by Zurie 04/25/2023 11:54 am Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21689 Posts	Posted 04/25/2023 1:34 pm The thin letters and weak strike indicate to me that it was struck on a zinc planchet. Report this Post to the Staff
mikediamond Pillar of the Community United States 2742 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 2:10 pm I agree that this cent was struck on an unplated zinc planchet, for all the reasons stated earlier. Error coin writer and researcher. Edited by mikediamond 04/26/2023 2:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5813 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 4:21 pm The reverse also seems to show some original luster. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
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