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1981 Penny Capped Die ?

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 Posted 09/23/2024  6:10 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Pinkchrome to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I'm wondering if that's what's happening here ,struck through a capped die ?
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PMD, not an error. Probably acid damage. If it's lighter in weight, then acid damage. What's the weight of your coin?
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It weighs 2.91
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The weight confirms it. It's been damaged by a corrosive substance, probably acid. PMD.
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Agree with the acid assessment.
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Agree, acid damage, just a spender.
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Kinda cool looking acid erosion! Keep it for ugliest coin contest.
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