1966 Lincoln Penny W/ 3 Major Errors (I Think)

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Ako-c-J New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 09/21/2022 3:18 pm Hello, I'm new to collecting error penny and I found this penny with major errors but I can't seem to find info about it or how rare it is. I appreciate if you guys can help me 1st error is (obv strike through) looks like bullet which is cool. 2nd error is it weight 2.92g which is .4g heavier than it's intended weight. Same color of usual 1996 penny. 3rd error is the Wide AM which I believe it supposed to have Close AM but I'm not sure. I'm hoping to get it authenticated but hoping to get second opinions. Thank you, Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34409 Posts	Posted 09/21/2022 3:22 pm @ako, first welcome to CCF. Second, you have a very nice example of a lamination. A large "flake" of the planchet has come loose after the coin was struck. You should definitely save it in a 2x2 for safekeeping. "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
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/21/2022 3:24 pm Well the Wide AM is normal for that year. The Weight is slightly less than normal which should be 3.11 grams for a copper planchet. The obverse is a lamination error. The strike was normal, but the affected area peeled off post strike. So all you have is a lamination error. Not worth the fees ($50 for a PCGS slab) to have a slabbed. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/21/2022 3:25 pm But a great keeper! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188391 Posts	Posted 09/21/2022 4:57 pm to the Community! 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
carwash Pillar of the Community United States 664 Posts	Posted 09/21/2022 5:33 pm Nice find. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 09/21/2022 7:45 pm to the CCF and That is a very nice lamination. And you might want to edit to 1966. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34409 Posts	Posted 09/21/2022 8:06 pm Quote: edit to 1966 Fixed. "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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95936 Posts	Posted 09/21/2022 11:49 pm Extremely nice lamination error - which explains for the big weight loss. and a WAM is normal for this year. 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
Ako-c-J New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 09/23/2022 2:13 pm Thank you everyone for warm welcome!! And thank you all for the informative response!! Report this Post to the Staff
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