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New Member
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Interesting, a tad under weight here. is the coin thinner than other coins?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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May have been acid dipped. (not real strong acid though) On the strike the whole coin show weakness and the scratches seem real strong on this one. (Like acid was in the scratch areas for a longer time. (reducing the weight a little more)
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Pillar of the Community
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A nitric acid bath would do this. I used to do it with (non-collectable) coins in my chemistry classes so my kids would get a good visual lesson on how nitric acid will dissolve/react with metal
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Obv does show any weakness from being a thin planchet. Any areas of weakness on the rev @cool? If not then I agree it could be acid.
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Looks like it was put in acid
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Agree with the acid assessment.
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Bedrock of the Community
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This coin was put in acid. If I do not have in my hand and I can not pronounce of the kind of acid. @Early42: the nitric will change the color of the coin. The surface show very clear this acid interaction. Early catch this very fast, his credits.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I agree with it being altered. When weighing coins, don't forget to factor in mint tolerances and circulation wear also. John1  ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971
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New Member
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Just so I'm sure the weight differential can be +or-10 correct?
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Bedrock of the Community
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On older cents it is +/- .13 grams and on newer cents it is +/- .10 grams. John1 ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971
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Valued Member
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I got lighter after acid too. Makes cents me.
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Valued Member
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I would guess Mr. Natual.  |
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