1936 P Cent - Error? - Coin Community Forum

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Cjeranek New Member United States 32 Posts	Posted 07/23/2015 2:37 pm I found this wheatie while putting together some sets for me and my boys and it didn't sound right. Now, I know wheaties are supposed to be roughly 3.1 grams except for the steelies and most1982 to present. This one came in at 2.57-2.59 grams after numerous weighing attempts, zeroing, and weighing other 1936 P wheaties and other years all of which came in at roughly 3.1 grams. I can't seem to find anything about it. Did I find a fortune? Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

kakaratt77 Pillar of the Community United States 1414 Posts	Posted 07/23/2015 2:52 pm Looks like it might have had some acid on it...that would reduce the weight and make it very porous.... Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 07/23/2015 3:37 pm with Kakaratt. Looks like it's suffered enough corrosive damage to lose that amount of weight. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/23/2015 4:21 pm That certainly must be the correct explanation. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/23/2015 4:28 pm Could be that or a rolled thin planchet. Either way don't quit your job just yet John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/23/2015 4:31 pm Gotta give this new guy credit for persistence! Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 07/23/2015 6:34 pm Since you have other wheaties, line them up -- like you were going to make a roll, and see if there is any difference. You might find a thin spot on the edge or the entire coin might be thin. But like John1 wrote: Don't quit your day job. If it is an error, it isn't a valuable one. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/23/2015 9:04 pm I agree, acid dipped coin. It reduces the overall shape of the coin evenly. Thickness and width. So it could be a bit smaller around compared with another coin. The rim are usually shows the reduction the most. Report this Post to the Staff
Cjeranek New Member United States 32 Posts	Posted 07/23/2015 9:36 pm Dang! Another bust. What about a shiny steel looking 1941 cent. I don't have pictures yet but can post them tomorrow morning. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/23/2015 9:40 pm If the coin is smaller than a cent, then it might be interesting. But there are a lot of plated/painted/mercury added to coins out there. But I will enjoy images. Report this Post to the Staff
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