1948 Lincoln Cent - 0.86 Grams? - Coin Community Forum

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vermontensium Moderator United States 16694 Posts	Posted 06/30/2008 04:22 am This 1948 Lincoln Cent is very thin and only weighs .86 grams as opposed to the normal weight of 3.1 grams. I have had it for some time and have not figured it out. At first, I thought it was struck on a silver dime planchet but I am not sure. Here are the pics: swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff

KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 06/30/2008 04:48 am I could be wrong here, but I'm going to guess much of the coin was eaten away by acid. The eroded date/lettering has that look to me, and the etching has brought out the metal grain of the planchet. Edited by KurtS 06/30/2008 04:49 am Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16694 Posts	Posted 06/30/2008 05:06 am Your guess would be as good as mine Kurt. The coin is smaller in diameter with the edge lettering being "cut off" but I can see your point about the eroded lettering. Thanks. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 06/30/2008 08:36 am Kurt is correct. This is a typical acid eaten coin. I've seen dozens of them through the years. At one time this was an effective method of turning a cent into a dime for vending machines and parking meters. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16694 Posts	Posted 06/30/2008 6:32 pm Thanks for the info guys. I had no clue. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 07/01/2008 1:38 pm Hi, Something to note is that acid eaten coins often end up in 2X2s marked as split planchet errors. Don't be fooled. Forum members should take a good look at this picture as it is a classic example of an acid dipped cent. Have Fun, Bill Report this Post to the Staff
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