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1961 Lincoln Cent Error

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Good Sunday morning to everybody ! I recently found a 1961d penny from bank rolls . This penny is about the Size of the DIME but thickness almost TWICE thicker compare to regular penny . Also OBV & REV letters are very thick , Smearing. ! As a " New kid on the block " I still need to learn alot about coins collecting and this forum chat is one of the best way for me !!!! Please help identify this coin and give me advices , EVERYBODY !? Thank you so much.
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Looks to be a Dryer Coin. We see similar coins on this blog almost weekly. Check the link for Dryer Coin.
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To the CCF

That is what is known as a Dryer Coin.
It is classed as damage with no premium.
For more information, click on the blue wording.
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Same.



to the CCF!
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Yup - Dryer Coin. Some extreme examples are pictured at the link.
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Dryer Coin without question. Value: 1 cent.
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Thank you so much everybody
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to the CCF and
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