Need Help Found 1992 D Mint Close AM Penny That Is Nickel Finished

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Mesko New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 4:17 pm I have recently found a 1992 the mint mark close the a.m. penny in what I consider pristine condition what has me confused is that it is in a nickel finish it's in excellent condition has a couple die cracks in certain areas and I can't seem to find any information on it anywhere please someone help me I think I might have a very rare fine here I have weighed the coin it is not magnetic and it weighs 2.54 g also on the width of the coin it seems to be thinner on one end and wider on the other I hope these pictures will help let me know Edited by Mesko 01/07/2022 9:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19129 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 4:23 pm Eager to see the photos--full, large and sharp. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 4:24 pm @mes, first welcome to CCF. Second, it looks like you are having a little trouble with the picture uploading process. Here is a link to the tutorial to help you: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...g-images.asp "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 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 4:33 pm to the Community! Uploading Photos Free Image Optimizer Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 4:40 pm Ok the pics are up. Thx! You are right that the color is off. I'm thinking that it has been plated after it left the mint. As to die cracks, I'm not seeing them in the usual locations. Can you please be more specific about what you are seeing with the coin in hand? Thx "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 Report this Post to the Staff
Mesko New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 4:55 pm Well on the back side there seems to be extra material next to the building Report this Post to the Staff
Mesko New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 4:58 pm Im no expert nor am I a fraud I only just started collecting and found this to be odd ! To be honest it was the change they gave me at Walmart Facts!! So honest opinions ple ASE Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19129 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 4:58 pm We're making progress. If possible, please post close-in images of the items of interest--large and sharp. Use diffused lighting if you can--helps reduce glare. Report this Post to the Staff
Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5238 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 5:02 pm It is a Wide AM cent Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95088 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 5:03 pm Does not look like a Close AM to me. The space appears to be the same at 'AM' and 'ME' 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
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21589 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 5:06 pm to the CCF First of all, that is a common Wide AM. One side being wider is caused by a slightly misaligned die, but still within spec. It is not a DOUBLED DIE, that is Machine Doubling. The reason it is slightly heavier is due to the plating. The fact that it is plated would take away any extra value even if there was any. What you have is a novelty coin. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 5:30 pm The 'M' is center. That is normal for a Wide AM, which was the last year it was common on business strikes. 1993 all where close 'AM'. Starting in 2004 the Wide AM were to be used on Proof cents until 2009 when the new designs started. The Memorial reverse ended on 2008. Since 2010, the Shield design is now being used. Report this Post to the Staff
Mesko New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 8:53 pm Ok I'm sorry I awnsered wrong and you guys please be patient with me cause like I said I'm new to this reality but I'd hate fire something rare to be passed off as novelty because off my ignorance ! Ok starting clear I need to ad better pictures so you can see what I'm explaining I was incorrect saying double dye I guess it's Machine Doubling but I'll start over on the upper right side of the building there is extra material what I understand to be "dye chips"hope I'm correct with the terminology! I see that the top stair has a complete crack going threw it separating it from the rest of that floor plane . As well as the T in the word CENT on the bottom has dye chips under the right side of the top part and the N and T also seem to be double dye (3D effect )under CENT! Die chips above the E of amErica and also some bit of dye chips along rim at the end of the building! I was incorrect with the weight being that a 1992 d mint penny that I have weighs 2.53 and this particular coin weighs 2.52 I don't believe it has been plated or it would be a lot shinier then again I'm no expert but I was told it can be that the coin did not go threw a step on which the coin it self goes threw a process where it's copperized or given that copper color I'll try to upload better pictures so that you can better assist me !! I wish I had a tool to measure thickness for it looks dramatically different in width from one side to the other!! Thank you Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8733 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 9:47 pm Quote: I wish I had a tool to measure thickness for it looks dramatically different in width from one side to the other!! Just find a cent in good condition and lay it under it and take a pic, put them side by side and take a pic. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 10:08 pm Quote: I was told it can be that the coin did not go threw a step on which the coin it self goes threw a process where it's copperized or given that copper color Yes, there are examples of cents being struck without the copper plating. In that case, the coin would be just the zinc core. Your coin doesn't look like zinc to me though. Here are a couple links to the error-ref website that might be interesting for you: https://www.error-ref.com/plated-coins/ https://www.error-ref.com/unplated-cents/ "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 Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 01:32 am Coins are struck from a DIE not "Dye". Your coin has been plated, which is simply post mint damage. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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