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Bedrock of the Community
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Grading is a key issue on these. You should submit it to a grading service for grading. (I can't believe I just said that) Here is one that is on ebay right now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Lincol...em20ff8a60e4To give you an idea of what they want for it. (same year also) A question: Does the edge show the copper layer on it? If not it maybe an altered coin.
Edited by coop 07/26/2015 1:51 pm
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WOW, I'll definately be getting it graded! Thanks for the advice coop. :D
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Pillar of the Community
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Before you send it in What does it weigh?
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Pillar of the Community
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Make sure it measures up to Dimes of that year before submitting it...
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I don't have a gram scale Jasper, but I placed it in a dime flip and there was extra room around the edges whereas a penny was too big to fit properly.
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Pillar of the Community
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He asks the weight b/c it could possibly be a fake, I can't really tell from the pics myself...looks a bit too shiny but could be what you say it is...
Edited by kakaratt77 07/26/2015 2:34 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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A dime planchet from 1966 will weigh 2.27 grams & a cent planchet will weigh 3.1 grams.Pretty big difference.Any local coin/pawn/jewelry shop could weigh it for you.Just an idea
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Rest in Peace
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Interesting. 
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Rest in Peace
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Good Luck. A weight comparison should tell you much.
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Bedrock of the Community
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A view of the edge of the coin is where I would start first. If the copper layer is not there. Then it is not a true error. Then weight next. If both are correct then move onto a slab.
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Rest in Peace
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Good luck. 
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Not easy getting the edge coop, but looks like copper there to me.  High hopes here, but I know my luck lately.  Anyhow, thank you for some great advice and to all for the good wishes...  Will keep you posted.   
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Bedrock of the Community
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I question that one. You might show it to your local coin shop before submitting it. It almost looks like someone plated the cent and then reduced the edge a bit? The edge looks to rounded to me. So I would check around first to see what others who can give it a hands on think about it first. You should be able to see the cladding on the edge. (no reeding because it was struck with in a cent collar)
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First it isn't a cent on a dime, it looks like a cent on a dime PLANCHET (big difference in value). Remember the dime planchet is smaller and may not contact the collar during striking, so a rounded edge would not be unexpected.
Edited by Conder101 07/27/2015 09:32 am
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