1972 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC Weighs 2.4 Grams...

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joeturbo26 Pillar of the Community United States 1193 Posts	Posted 05/07/2012 9:39 pm Sorry for all the questions tonight! Just found a real oddity. I have two 1972 pennies in front of me, during searching, it just felt different, so I weighed it. Of course a normal 1972 weighed in at 3.1g this one weighed in at 2.4... Whats going on with it? Report this Post to the Staff

DrDon Pillar of the Community United States 2624 Posts	Posted 05/07/2012 10:20 pm Can't see much detail in your photos,could you get closer to the lighter one. Report this Post to the Staff
joeturbo26 Pillar of the Community United States 1193 Posts	Posted 05/07/2012 10:25 pm Sure! It also sounds very different when I drop it.. Report this Post to the Staff
macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5833 Posts	Posted 05/07/2012 10:47 pm Acid coin or environmentally damage. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/08/2012 05:08 am Acid Dipped. You can see the burns on the faces of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
alexii4 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 12/29/2018 8:30 pm I know it's 6 years later, but I have been holding onto an identical 1972 penny since the late 70's. The edge looks just like yours; it makes a sound more like a quarter (tinny) and is much lighter than a regular '72. Don't buy the acid explanation. Mine looks a lot better than yours and it was certainly not dipped in acid... so something's up. Have you ever found any further info about your penny? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/29/2018 8:50 pm 10 years later. More images, same conclusion. Still an acid dipped coin. The surfaces show an eaten away look. (the give away) Edge are reduced as they are attacked from three sides. Edited by coop 12/29/2018 8:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Halo1st Pillar of the Community United States 2775 Posts	Posted 12/29/2018 9:23 pm alexii4, Quote: I have been holding onto an identical 1972 penny since the late 70's. If its identical, then most likely will be from the same or similar damage produced after strike. If it looks a lot better as said, then that suggests its not the same. Obverse and reverse images may suggest something more. Thanks, Doug. Report this Post to the Staff
alexii4 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 12/29/2018 10:38 pm very interesting. I'm attaching my pics. Please let me know if you think this is acid altered. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
joeturbo26 Pillar of the Community United States 1193 Posts	Posted 12/29/2018 11:06 pm This is amazing. 6 years later this topic is brought back to life! I love it! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189340 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 4:30 pm to the Community, alexii4! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74770 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 7:09 pm To CCF alexii4! You have a coin that was dipped in acid unfortunately. It shows all of the signs of being dipped in acid. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
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1972 LMC Weighs 2.4 Grams...