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Did they charge you to have it x-rayed? What is the diameter? It kinda looks like a type of Dryer Coin. The copper plating loss and the wear around the edge is why it weighs less I would think. You could PM Mike or spend the money to send it to ANACS,they charge the least. John1  |
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United States
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It really looks like a normal but damaged cent. The edges have been worn or corroded down, the zinc core exposed. The metal analysis is picking up the outer copper layer and the exposed zinc core. As stated, you can always send it for attribution, but I don't see it ending well.
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 United States
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Thanks. No, they did not charge for xraying. The company is N-- Metals. Not sure if it's proper to list their name but it is on their letterhead.
It's been bothering me for a long time. I've tried looking up foreign coins with the same weight, etc. Can't find anything except for others that were done on the wrong Planchete. The latest one was a 1999 penny on a dime Planchete, but that was the last date I could find. I will get diameter and send. Thanks again.
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United States
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Is it the XRF data that is bothering you? The copper and zinc were identified, but the % copper was high, which might be expected because of how XRF works, it provided data on both the plating and the core, but not necessarily to the same degree. In this case, you won't get agreement with the overall bulk composition you would see listed in a reference.
It also looks like the coin was in some sort of abrasive environment that wore away the highest points on the coin. Maybe that also rounded the rims?
I am trying to think where, but I think I have seen these originate from places other than commercial dryers. Maybe from my beach combing, or from digging out the junk on the bottom of a neglected pickup truck's bedbox? Any place where a coin could slide around against a hard or grit laden surface.
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United States
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Your instructions on which coin is yours is quite confusing (even though it is obvious which coin is the one in question).
You could have simply stated: "Mine is the 2016 D Shield cent."
Just saying.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just a damaged zinc cent. The edge of the coin was sanded away and now zinc rot is setting it. A damaged coin is not an error coin. Looks like it was on a sidewalk and someone placed their foot over it and sanded it rubbing of the plating on the higher devices of the coin on both sides.
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11/13/2021 09:41 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree, just post mint damage.  |
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United States
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@fplagge, I could have said that, but I would be lying, because it's the 2014 D coin as I stated "on the right". Yes, that would have been easier, but it's a 2014 D, as stated. Thanks everyone. It's just that it has a very smooth and soft, almost like a waxy feel to it. It doesn't appear to have been rubbed on the ground, or held captive in the back of a truck bed, but it's as if it's peeling, not rotting. And the letters run over the rounded rim with no edge at all. I've never seen anything like it and it doesn't make the same sound as any other pennies I have when dropped on a table, whether wood or glass. Oh well, just curious. Appreciate the feedback. Thanks again!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If you think we're wrong, you should do as jasper62 suggested to send it into a grading service to be authenticated. It's easy to jump to "wrong planchet" conclusion because everyone likes to think they have something special, but the simplest explanation tends to be the correct one. Your coin has post mint damage. Please let us know what the grading company has to say. Bonne chance!
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United States
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I'm not saying anyone's wrong, most likely it's me. It's just that I'm still not knowledgeable enough to explain the difference between any other penny I've ever seen. After taking it to 2 different coin companies, and them nit having an answer other than they've never seen anything like it, it's curiosity!
The feel of the tiny penny is soft, slick, smooth with a kinda slippery feel, for lack of better words. I'm not thinking my coin is special, I just think it's different with the speckled color zinc and the "peeling" effect it exhibits.
I do have some I think are special and absolutely beautiful. But, I'm not an expert by any means, just curious and can't find the words to explain it. I appreciate all the help and education everyone gives me! I find it exciting and rewarding, no matter the case.
Thanks again for all the input! It's very much appreciated! I'll put it in a 2x2 and file it under "funny money"!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Metal that's been polished with a fine grit has the smooth feel you describe. Anyone can easily create a similar coin to yours.
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When a coin is damaged, it is not always possible to know how it happened unless you were there at the time.
There are just too many things that can happen after the coin leaves the striking chamber.
The important thing is to know if it could have happened during the striking of the coin.
By knowing the minting process you can easily see that this damage could not have happened then.
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United States
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Very well said. John1 |
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