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I came across this very strange penny. From both sides it looks like a top layer was torn off. The weight is 2.5 grams so none of the metal (copper, etc) seems that is missing. I've never seen an error like this before. I can't make out the year or mint. Is this something of potential value? Thanks   Heres some more pics. I was thinking about some of the comments that it could be something from a commercial dryer, It tumbled many many times causing it to balloon up, then it popped on both sides causing the torn effect. torn means that some part of it was removed. So how can it still weigh the correct amount of a penny? the edges dont look like it was fabricated, but hey thats why I'm here. Most have probably seen almost everything and anything.    Edited by CreateAnAccount
07/08/2019 9:10 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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 CreateAnAccount Your pictures/videos did not post correctly. |
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New Member
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cant get the video to work so here are some pics
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Pillar of the Community
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Dang I know I am new at identifying errors and varieties... but I am dumbfounded  Experts UP!  |
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United States
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Woah, doesn't look like glue. Doesn't look like PSD. It's either altered or legit....yea, I'm waiting for the experts too. EDIT: could you post more photos and in different angles and lighting? I'm wondering...how big is it? Do you have a scale? Edited by Redifin
07/08/2019 01:50 am
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to CCF. First thought is a major " Dryer Coin". I doubt it is a mint error.PMD of some kind. John1  |
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@CAA, first welcome to CCF. Second, that is not the typical coin that we see posted here. Can you please add a pic of the edge of this coin to this thread? Thx.
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And please add the weight in grams. Thanks
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'd like to hear coop's opinion. to the CCF! |
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Wild guess, maybe a rock tumbler  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Without a doubt it's a commercial Dryer Coin. It stayed in a lot longer than most |
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to the Community! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I agree. It probably spent a long time in the commercial dryer.  But it is a copper cent. (Melt Value) |
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Well beyond my knowledge level. I've never seen a Dryer Coin look like this. anywho, good luck. |
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