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New Member
United States
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Has anyone come across a BIE cent that weighs only 2.89 grams? Obviously, this cent looks different from other 1955 D cents. Can anyone tell me what I have here? (2) errors in one? Is it valuable in this circulated condition? Thanks in advance for your help.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
Looks acid dipped? Note the porous look on the surface of the coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10635 Posts |
I agree with coop, acid damage, something that happened after it left the mint, so it's post mint damage ( PMD).   to the CCF!  |
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New Member
 United States
31 Posts |
I suppose its possible it has been acid dipped or environmentally challenged at one time... I found it in pocket change. Would that take off that much weight from 3.11 grams without destroying the date and letters? thanks for helping.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Acid would be my guess as well. to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7001 Posts |
" take off that much weight "
Also remember cent could have been struck on a thin (under-weight) planchet.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19122 Posts |
A veteran of an acid experience. Nice example with the BIE. Save it as a curiosity.
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Moderator
 United States
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@mtia, first welcome to CCF. Second, can you please confirm that the other side of this coin has a similar texture? Thx.
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New Member
United States
31 Posts |
 uploaded reverse pic (if I did it right)... it has slightly different texture and is toned. I hope that helps. I appreciate all the help from everyone... refreshing! nice experience!! |
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Moderator
United States
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Ok yes thx for adding that. It still certainly could be exposure to something corrosive like acid., although then most often both sides look similar. I wonder if this coin wasn't grit-blasted on the obv. In the end it is all just damage, but it is still fun to speculate.
Glad you are enjoying your time here.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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United States
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I agree that the coin experienced some sort of caustic damage during its life in the wild |
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Posted 08/17/2021 2:56 pm
