1985 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC With A Funny 5

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 8 / Views: 1,048
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 05/25/2015 12:21 am What's up with the funny 5 ? Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/25/2015 12:25 am The rim appears weak on the side where the date is. So it may not have fully formed during the strike. Possible struck through error or weak strike from another cause. (thinned planchet?) What does the opposite side look like? Also is the weight normal? Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 05/25/2015 12:34 am I will get the answers. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 05/26/2015 11:30 pm The coin is about half the thickness on the weak side. It still weighs 2.5 Gr. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 05/27/2015 11:05 am I'm thinking it's a weak strike due to a thinned planchet. Anyone know how a planchet becomes thinned? Report this Post to the Staff
teachmind111 Valued Member United States 290 Posts	Posted 05/27/2015 11:24 am what, thin as a dime can you say it is that thin Report this Post to the Staff
teachmind111 Valued Member United States 290 Posts	Posted 05/27/2015 11:26 am check your 1985 dime maybe same font Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 05/27/2015 12:23 pm Quote: Anyone know how a planchet becomes thinned? The ends of the ingot/strip are tapered to make it easier for them to enter the rollers that reduce the strip down to the thickness needed for the blanks. These tapered ends are supposed to be cut off before the strip is put through the blanking press. If they aren't you can get a blank that is thinner on one side than on the other. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 05/28/2015 9:39 pm Thanks Conder101. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 8 / Views: 1,048

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.29 seconds to rattle this change.

1985 LMC With A Funny 5