1964 Lincoln Penny Found In Coin Roll

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Derfsup Valued Member United States 68 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 7:42 pm I'm new to this and I'm not sure if I found something good or interesting. It's a 1964 Lincoln Penny.it's copper weight is 2.56g it's thinner than the the penny should be and smaller it's more like a dime in size and thickness. Would this be a mint error or how would you classify it Report this Post to the Staff

Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 7:46 pm Funny they are still out there. Back in the day people would grind them down to dime size to cheat the vending machines into thinking it was a dime being inserted. That's actually pretty neat to find one now a days...... Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 7:53 pm Did you find it in dimes or cents? You made me curious with this coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 8:27 pm Cut down deliberately for some unknown zany reason. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 98403 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 8:44 pm Yep grinder coin. The person didn't even take the time to clean up the edges after grinding it down Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 9:01 pm Quote: The person didn't even take the time to clean up the edges after grinding it down C'mon, obviously was "Jonesing" for a sugar rush - probably ground it down on the spot - LOL!!!! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 98403 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 9:04 pm Quote: C'mon, obviously was "Jonesing" for a sugar rush - probably ground it down on the spot - LOL!!!! alright, I'll give you that.. he probably NEEDED those milk-duds badly EDIT: Me personally it would Neco wafers.... Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 05/09/2021 9:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 9:25 pm Post mint damage ( PMD), grinder damage as mentioned above. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19249 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 9:27 pm Classic grinder--with a vengeance. Report this Post to the Staff
Derfsup Valued Member United States 68 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 9:29 pm I found it in a cigar box full of penny rolls that my mom had roled up I'm guessing in 1971 because that's the latest date 59 to 71 coins Report this Post to the Staff
KoinKurious New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 9:39 pm Never heard of grinder coins before. That's awesome. Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 05/09/2021 9:59 pm Quote: personally it would Neco wafers.... OH!!! Gotta be....... Report this Post to the Staff
IsThisAnything Valued Member United States 440 Posts	Posted 05/10/2021 12:53 am I find a few of these awhile back but just thought were some non specific PMD. I'd probably keep one just for now. I love a good bit of cultural history and that one only costs one cent. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/10/2021 12:53 pm A damaged coin is just worth face value. Of course the classic way to damage a coin? SfJ690jMdUw Report this Post to the Staff
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