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Hello all! I have an odd scenario here, wondering if it is post mint damage/restrike or possibly something that occurred at the mint. It is a Missouri quarter struck on a penny planchet. It clearly looks as though the penny was struck first, then restruck as a quarter. It weighs what a zinc penny should - 2.5 grams.    Curious about your thoughts on this one! thanks! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Weird! I do notice backwards writing "ONE CENT" which could indicate a vise job coin...  |
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Valued Member
 United States
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@Tacc I do see the One Cent, but it does not appear backwards, the original strike is just 180ish degrees offset or maybe I am missing something.
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Interesting coin. Waiting for our experts to weigh in. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very interesting. I think Mike Diamond should look at this one. Also, for future references, don't hold a potentially valuable coin with your bare fingers. Oil from your fingers will get on it. It won't go away, unless it's soak in pure acetone right away. Only hold by the edge or wear gloves. Errers and Varietys.
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10/09/2024 2:19 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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@enzeno you are correct the "ONE CENT is not backwards, it is just upside down in photo. Can't wait to see what this one ends up being... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks very good so far. Just have to figure out if the quarter strike was from legitimate dies. Awesome coin!
Edited by Tanman2001
10/09/2024 2:48 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sure looks legit to me, wow, congrats!
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Interesting find.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Can y you give us the diameter of this coin, please.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks for the responses so far. The coin is approx 22.3 mm in diameter according to my calipers.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very cool coin!! Hopefully it turns out to be what it appears to be.
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Pillar of the Community
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That is very cool looking and will wait to see how it pans out. Good luck, I like it!
-makecents-
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Pillar of the Community
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It looks like an authentic double denomination error (25c on 1 cent coin).
Error coin writer and researcher.
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Pillar of the Community
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Sweet! Thanks, Mike!
-makecents-
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Posted 10/09/2024 1:12 pm
