1910 Wheat Cent - Unusual Features?

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jpsi Valued Member United States 72 Posts	Posted 08/31/2023 11:41 pm Hello all, I came across this 1910 Lincoln Wheat cent in an (advertised as unsearched) estate roll with a few features which I'm hoping to better understand. First, it weighs 2.87 grams. Second, the planchet is a tiny bit thin compared to norm. Third, the color and luster as you'll see in the photos. It's a really old coin so I assume there will be wear. Still, I wanted to get opinions before I file it away as just a really old penny. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73628 Posts	Posted 08/31/2023 11:45 pm It's showing heavy circulation wear and it might have been dipped in acid at some point. That would explain the loss of weight and the thinness of the coin. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jpsi Valued Member United States 72 Posts	Posted 09/01/2023 12:06 am Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/01/2023 04:30 am I am thinking it was a once buried coin in acidic soil. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19112 Posts	Posted 09/01/2023 07:45 am Yes, much circulation wear and likely exposed to a corrosive environment. May have been cleaned at some point in the past--not recent. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/01/2023 08:12 am Agree on all counts. Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 09/01/2023 09:24 am I agree with the agree, this coin has seen two world wars and so much other stuff. It is a seasoned traveler. Report this Post to the Staff
jpsi Valued Member United States 72 Posts	Posted 09/01/2023 12:30 pm Thanks! This is all helpful Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 09/01/2023 9:16 pm yep, lots or wear, and possible acid treatment. 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
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