1981 D Acid Penny, Dryer Penny, Die Adjustment Strike, Or Something Else?

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CRHunting Valued Member United States 172 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 6:22 pm Hey Everyone, This is a 1981 D penny that weighs 3.08g so I'm leaning against an acid penny since I think acid would have decreased the weight more substantially. I would have just assumed it was a dryer penny but it has a surprising amount of luster. The images don't really do it justice as the luster in person looks like something you'd expect to see on a MS coin. I guess it's possible the dryer itself could have created some sort of polishing effect. Either way I thought it might be a fun one to post to the community. Thanks for your input! Report this Post to the Staff

CoinHunter4 Pillar of the Community United States 1086 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 6:23 pm Dryer Coin Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96065 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 6:27 pm It looks pretty beat up, a Dryer Coin, or possibly it spent some time in a rock tumbler 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
Spence Moderator United States 34410 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 7:34 pm Yikes that one is in pretty tough shape. Not sure of how, but I agree with you that it is definitely damage. "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
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 8:13 pm Rock tumbler. Report this Post to the Staff
Tunnioc Pillar of the Community United States 3178 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 8:24 pm The puffiness is a sure sign it is a Dryer Coin. Edit to add, a rock tumbler would be nice and smooth. Edited by Tunnioc 01/11/2022 8:27 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 8:30 pm Ah it is smooth. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96065 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 8:56 pm Quote: Edit to add, a rock tumbler would be nice and smooth. Not if the coin only made it through the first stages of tumbling and didn't get to the polishing stage.. 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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19155 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 9:25 pm All-in-all, the toning is rather nice. Save it as a curiosity. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/12/2022 04:52 am I agree with Dearborn. Anyways, PMD. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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