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Valued Member
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*** Edited by Staff to Add Year / Mintmark / Denomination to Title. Titles are Important! ***This is a 1918 Lincoln that appears to be minted on the wrong planchette. It is silver under the copper coating and is 3.22 grams. I am not sure of which planchette it is. It does not stick to a magnet. I bought 5 rolls of coins wrapped in the 50's by Bank of America and that is where I found the coin. Any ideas of what it is, any help would be appreciated.  
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's on the right planchet but it looks very strange and glossy. My guess is that it's been cleaned with baking soda. Or PMD |
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Valued Member
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No, the coin its self is a slick silver finish and that is why the copper coating is coming off I am thinking.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Check for accurate weight and diameter.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5780 Posts |
I'm guessing mercury (from a thermometer?)or glossy silver paint on the coin.
It looks like it is wearing off the high points of the design.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sorry I didn't know it had a silver finish. I agree some sort of paint or something else. Either was Post Mint Damage.
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United States
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Yes I agree with @sel that having the weight would be useful.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree, likely plated or painted, with this now wearing off.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3281 Posts |
That is indeed within mint tolerance of a pre-1982 cent.
Again, plated or painted.
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Valued Member
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Here is a close up. The coin is an original silver finish under the copper. Taking it to a local coin shop tomorrow.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like it's the other way around, the silver finish/ paint is wearing off showing the original copper underneath. PMD. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3281 Posts |
No point taking it to a coin shop, it's only worth 1 cent. Not an error, don't waste your time with taking it in.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yours is not the only 1918 like this. I have one very similar. When I get home I'll post pics.
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