1936 Wheat Penny, Got A Few Things Going On Here

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Hokuto7291 Valued Member United States 161 Posts	Posted 01/12/2020 4:21 pm This 1936 Wheat penny has got something strange going on the reverse, is that a lamination error? Also seem to be doubling on IGWT on the obverse. There are also curved horizontal raised lines going through his hair, but I think that's just PMD. What are your thoughts on this coin? Report this Post to the Staff

Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5239 Posts	Posted 01/12/2020 7:47 pm Not a lamination issue, it's either glue or some type of varnish on it. I have a 1930 that has been varnished. If you want to remove it soak in acetone. Report this Post to the Staff
Hokuto7291 Valued Member United States 161 Posts	Posted 01/12/2020 8:15 pm I did soak it in acetone, it's not glue, it is a metal layer. What about the doubling in IGWT? Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 01/12/2020 9:20 pm Could be a much older plating that has mostly worn off. And yes, lots of PMD going on, and good old fashion wear. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7049 Posts	Posted 01/12/2020 10:38 pm How long was the soak time..I'd leave it in for at least 8 to 12 hours...IGWT looks like MD to me...Abes hair= PMD Report this Post to the Staff
Hokuto7291 Valued Member United States 161 Posts	Posted 01/13/2020 11:21 am Greasy fingers I soaked it for three hours, I didn't know I could leave them in there so long without risking corrosion, so thank you for the advice. After a three hour soak, I use a q-tip dipped in the acetone and gently skim the surface of the coin. There was only the normal color on the q-tip, no evidence of paint or laquer. If it was plated, why is it the same color of an about uncirculated coin? The brighter section that remains is as reflective as such. IGWT has a light to medium spread through left to right, the devices are all normal sized being added to, it's still an MD? Thank you I have much to still learn and throw out Report this Post to the Staff
stoneman227 Pillar of the Community United States 2376 Posts	Posted 01/13/2020 12:16 pm The lines on the head are damage. The center of the reverse may well have nothing on it and be just original color. This coin was probably attached to a promotional card or letter with a dab of glue when it was still mint red. It has since been removed. I have found quite a few like this. Report this Post to the Staff
Hokuto7291 Valued Member United States 161 Posts	Posted 01/13/2020 12:37 pm stoneman227, That seems to be the most likely, alot of the coins I find have been sitting in this house for over 80 years. Soon I'll be outside with a metal detector Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/13/2020 12:53 pm Machine Doubling on the motto. Well it is a Wheat cent. Put it in the Wheat cent stash: Report this Post to the Staff
Hokuto7291 Valued Member United States 161 Posts	Posted 01/13/2020 12:59 pm Thanks coop, it is back in my pile Report this Post to the Staff
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