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Can't Figure This 1961 Penny Out.

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KrisWard
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this penny is lighter, thinner and smaller in diameter than any penny that I have and it does not have the usual rim either. Does anyone have any thoughts on the nature of this anomaly?

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Your coin is acid etched- someone let it sit in acid which ate much of it away.
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That sure is what it looks like. IMHO
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Acid dipped. The rim is the first thing to wear down on these.
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That is excellent Coop. Thanks!
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This LMC is 1.1 grams,,back in the day it would work in a dime vendors machine,,not a bad trade for a penny and last drink of your RC Cola,,,

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