1979 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC / Brass? (Wrong Planchet?)

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Skippy72 Valued Member United States 447 Posts	Posted 03/07/2019 8:22 pm Good evening everyone. I got this coin back with change from a purchase I made at a convenience store and it stood right out amonst the other change. My guess is that it is made of brass but then again it is just a guess because actually I do not have a clue. It weighs 3.1 grams. Here are a few images and I'm sure you guys can tell me exactly what it is and I thank you in advance for having a look.... Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/07/2019 9:05 pm Normal coin, possibly acid-treated. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 76402 Posts	Posted 03/07/2019 9:09 pm Just a normal coin. What makes you think it was struck on a Foriegn planchet? If it was, then the weight wouldn't be the same. The weight for your coin is correct and well within the U.S Mint tolerances. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Skippy72 Valued Member United States 447 Posts	Posted 03/07/2019 10:53 pm In regards to thinking it may possibly be on a foreign planchet, some countries coin were of the same side and weight as ours. For example, Panama (except the 2 1/2) and Liberia in the 60's. Ofcourse this 1979 cent doesn't fall in that time frame, but I was thinking anything may be possible. But now I know other wise and I appreciate the information. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 03/07/2019 11:34 pm All 1979 cents are made of brass. Report this Post to the Staff
Skippy72 Valued Member United States 447 Posts	Posted 03/08/2019 12:42 pm That answered my question Conder101.... Report this Post to the Staff
Panther Pillar of the Community United States 751 Posts	Posted 03/08/2019 3:03 pm My guess Vinegar and salt bath. Dan Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/08/2019 7:38 pm Or a coca Cola swim. Report this Post to the Staff
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1979 LMC / Brass? (Wrong Planchet?)