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Bedrock of the Community
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The first one appears to be Lincoln Cent from which the copper plating has been removed. The second one at first glance seems to be a triple-struck cent, but closer examination shows that it has been bashed and squashed. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Valued Member
United States
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Quote:The first one appears to be Lincoln Cent from which the copper plating has been removed. The second one at first glance seems to be a triple-struck cent, but closer examination shows that it has been bashed and squashed.  The second one is a Squeeze job (vise job, sandwich job, hammer job).  https://www.error-ref.com/squeeze-j...ble%20strike |
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 to the CCF with the comments above. Both are novelties and have no numismatic value. |
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Thank you so much. So someone struck that on purpose to make it look like it was an error? These have been in this piggy bank since the 70's. And I have never heard of removing the copper plating. I didn't even know that was possible. I really appreciate all of your information. I would have never known all of that. I'm so glad I joined last night. I look forward to learning more and more. I've always collected coins but I've never done much research or learned the terminology or anything like that. Just saved coins I thought were cool and unique over the years so it's nice to be able to learn about what I've got. Thank you again.
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Bedrock of the Community
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To CCF! I agree that they are damaged. Errers and Varietys.
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There are a dozen ways for removing the copper plating from a modern Lincoln Cent. Just Google "remove copper from penny" Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Thank you so much. I look forward to learning more and more. I've always collected coins but I've never done much research or learned the terminology or anything like that. You`re are welcome, and passing off knowledge from so many wonderful folks hers is also part of the Hobby.  Here is a fantastic resource for you to spend time sitting back with a cup of Tea and putting in the necessary exposure of the vast conditions found on coins. This starts with the Two Cents on your first 3 photos. https://www.error-ref.com/unplated-cents/ |
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in the 3rd image top coin - is that a seam running around the edge?
The rest are 'manufactured' error coins, (plated or mercury) applied, and a vise job.
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Valued Member
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@DearBorn I seen that too and should have said something, how about some edge pics of the first ones
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Pillar of the Community
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to the CCF! @Egroegart Keep in mind that there are some cents out there that are struck on planchets that missed the copper plating process. They are collectable and true mint errors. The coins you posted look like they were copper plated but someone removed the copper after the coins left the mint. If you look at some older post on the subject, you will understand what to look for and how to tell the difference. The same goes for the multi-struck coin. Do some research by reading older post on the subject and check the web for more information on what this type of error should look like. The website https://www.error-ref.com is a great resource for any error or variety coin topic. It's better to post only one coin per topic. It helps keep from confusing replies and makes it easier for us to help. Welcome again, and keep posting! ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! 
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Formerly nancyc
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in the 3rd image top coin - is that a seam running around the edge? My thought there was that it looked a bit like it had been in a bezel, life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Pillar of the Community
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to the CCF I'm going against the grain here. I know the odds are astronomical here that someone would have two missing the plating. If you enlarge the pics I can't see any trace of copper. Usually with a removal you can find a small amount of copper. And with a removal the surface is not uniform and shinny. If they were mercury rubbed, they would have a mirror finish. [Don't ask me how I know, something about being a kid in the 60s with nothing better to do.] Egroegart, put these 2 aside and wait for more responses. |
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@Cujohn
That`s a very good point, plated by or rubbed on with some substance.
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Egroegart
Are you still on this site?
I have some info for you.
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to the Community, solsgt23! Feel free to share your information here so all can benefit. |
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