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dpsampson New Member Canada 9 Posts	Posted 05/13/2013 11:39 pm What is this? I found this a long time ago and am wondering what it is. OK, truth be told, my daughter is wondering what it is and I need a reasonable answer. Reading other posts makes me think it is a capped die, but what I know about coins looks longingly at people who know nothing in awe of their brilliance. Can anyone help? Report this Post to the Staff

ErrorCoins222 Pillar of the Community United States 1699 Posts	Posted 05/14/2013 02:05 am Is it thinner and lighter than a normal cent? Btw, it is a genuine error, and a nice one too. Just can't narrow it down completely yet. And welcome to the forum! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsguy Pillar of the Community Canada 2301 Posts	Posted 05/14/2013 06:14 am Weight please. Looks like a split planchet to me. Report this Post to the Staff
jkol2369 Pillar of the Community Canada 607 Posts	Posted 05/14/2013 09:39 am it does look thin I think split too Report this Post to the Staff
wert Rest in Peace 1988 Posts	Posted 05/14/2013 12:26 pm dpsampson...If you find out what year this penny might be, then here is a list of used penny weights I have accumulated...It might give you an idea what the coin used) should weigh.. Report this Post to the Staff
ErrorCoins222 Pillar of the Community United States 1699 Posts	Posted 05/14/2013 11:56 pm It could be a split/rolled thin planchet with an in collar uniface strike, if the weight is in fact less than a normal cent. The obverse is fully struck with a wire rim and the reverse has a ghost image of the obverse. Report this Post to the Staff
dpsampson New Member Canada 9 Posts	Posted 05/15/2013 10:47 am It is thinner, I believe. I will check tonight. I do not have a scale to weigh it, as I am guessing that the one in my bathroom will lack the required accuracy. There is definitely a "ghost image" on the blank side. How do you determine the year? Thanks for all of the replies. This is very cool. Report this Post to the Staff
dpsampson New Member Canada 9 Posts	Posted 05/16/2013 09:24 am Here are some comparison photos. Now...... the million dollar question. How does this happen? What has happened? Report this Post to the Staff
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