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I used a plugable USB 2.0 digital Microscope. I hope it's clear enough. The microscope is on Amazon for less that %40. Now, after experiencing with this one I know what I need in a microscope. At least I have an ideal. I had a very difficult time uploading the photos to the forum. Please comment to let me know what this is   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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More than worn, I'm guessing. Can you enlarge this image and give us the weight?
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That is a smooth one!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very, very worn. If only coins could talk.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Worn far too much to be natural, it had some help at some point. Wear & PMD |
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The coin weights 2.43 grams. I didnt think it was worn down. It's thinner than a dime and there is nothing on the reverse. Other than that, the MM is much closer than an ordinary Lincoln Cent. I dont think I can enlarge the entire coin since it has to be under 300kb. If so, please let me know. Well, I didnt do anything to the coin to make it appear worn down. My dad has a grocery store and there were many coins left and this is one of them. Thank you for your responses |
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The coins weight 2.43 grams. I guess I posted this correctly
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The coin weighs 2.43 grams. Since the post only shows up to 300kb, I am not sure I can enlarge it. Any suggestions on that?
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Artificial wear, IMHO. The edges shouldn't taper like that from normal circulation wear. What I can tell you is that it didn't leave the mint that way. Quote:
Since the post only shows up to 300kb, I am not sure I can enlarge it. Any suggestions on that? Did you use the CCF optimizer? You should be able to get it a lot bigger than that without going over 300. Edited by Numisma
04/27/2021 7:52 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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This coin has been altered. It is not the result of extended wear in circulation.
Edited by Coinfrog
04/27/2021 8:08 pm
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I will try to enlarge it. I havent done anything to the coin. I posted it as I found it..gosh, I dont know how to alter a coin. I wouldnt even try nor would my dad.
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Pillar of the Community
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Back in the day Lincoln cents were altered to match the diameter and weight of dimes and used to make purchases in vending machines. Compare your Lincoln to a dime to see if it's close to the same size and weight.
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Very rounded rims - all details worn - Why not a " Dryer Coin" ? |
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@roth, with Dryer Coins, the rims are almost always rolled over and down into the fields. The rims on the OP's cent look smooth and worn down to a taper. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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The rims on the OP's cent look smooth and worn down to a taper. I don't know- Just throwing out a topic for discussion - My mind is never set. How did them rims get so far onto the coin? See what I'm saying? I would agree extremely worn but on the reverse the rims are so pushed toward the middle of the coin. Remember, don't shoot the messenger, I always ask questions to learn better! |
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