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Wade Pillar of the Community Canada 2781 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 10:42 pm pretty sure it's PMD (the legends and inscriptions appear to be stretched along with the planchet) but can see no tool marks and the rims are raised and intact (which I wouldn't expect for a "run over by forklift" etc). weight is dead on with typical 1998 but the color and texture is bizarre (typical for corrosion?) Report this Post to the Staff

biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 07/08/2014 01:24 am Copper-plated zinc planchet, correct? In the US, it is called a "Texas Penny" because, you know, everything is bigger in Texas It is achieved by hammering a coin between two pieces of leather and most of the copper plating is removed during the process. Zinc planchets work the best since they are softer than other compositions. Report this Post to the Staff
cdcoinman Valued Member Canada 372 Posts	Posted 07/08/2014 07:34 am I learned something today. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Scissel Pillar of the Community Canada 693 Posts	Posted 07/09/2014 12:58 pm A "Texas Penny" sounds interesting. I have never heard of that. The dark color & surface bubbling makes me think this particular cent has been heated & distorted with an oven or torch. Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 07/10/2014 12:25 pm Interesting but I think its PMD too. Report this Post to the Staff
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