1955 D Lincoln Wheat Weighing In At 1.21 Grams

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TippyCanoe Pillar of the Community United States 607 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 11:20 am Hi all. What would be the best explanation of this coin weighing in at 1.21g. PMD or Split Planchet or other? Edited by TippyCanoe 04/16/2025 1:16 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7505 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 11:31 am Need to see the edge. On a split planchet usually one side of the coin will be distorted, given your example here it maybe the result of an Acid dipped coin. The blank area below the OF AMERICA is most likely where the coin was held with a tweezers when it was dipped. Edited by Chase007 04/16/2025 11:43 am Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19118 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 11:33 am Yes, end-on photo of the edge/rim would be helpful. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHI Pillar of the Community United States 2731 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 11:35 am PMD by acid bath "Pride is yoked with callous behavior, as humility is with compassion." St. Gregory Palamas Top Finds - 1969-S 1c FS-101 http://goccf.com/t/477681 1976 D WQ FS-101 http://goccf.com/t/382777 - 1968 D 1c FS-801 http://goccf.com/t/422254 Cool clashed dies - 1972 D 1c http://goccf.com/t/429855&SearchTerms=CCL Struck-In Rim Burr - 1969 S 1c http://goccf.com/t/425587&SearchTerms=burr Floating (Type II) Counterclash - 1978 D 1c http://goccf.com/t/434991&SearchTerms=1978 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 11:44 am Quote: PMD by acid bath I am leaning towards that, but would still like to see the edge. 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
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24947 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 12:16 pm Narrowing of letters like this is characteristic of a coin that's been on a bad acid trip. Here's one that I found: Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73688 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 12:24 pm I'm thinking acid damage. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21586 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 12:40 pm Definitly acid damage.The rims are the first to be etched away and are missing. Also the thinning letters.Both are signs of an acid etched coin. Considered damage with no extra value. Report this Post to the Staff
TippyCanoe Pillar of the Community United States 607 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 12:46 pm Thanks all! Report this Post to the Staff
allcoinsaregood Pillar of the Community United States 808 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 12:49 pm Looks like someone used a punch to reduce the diameter to match a dime so you could use it in a vending machine. I have a couple in my collection. Regards to all. Report this Post to the Staff
TippyCanoe Pillar of the Community United States 607 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 1:06 pm here's the edge shot Edited by TippyCanoe 04/16/2025 1:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 2:09 pm Quote: Looks like someone used a punch to reduce the diameter to match a dime so you could use it in a vending machine. Quote: I have a couple in my collection. Regards to all. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 2:09 pm Quote: Narrowing of letters like this is characteristic of a coin that's been on a bad acid trip. Here's one that I found: Very nice! 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 2:10 pm Quote: here's the edge shot I am now more convinced it was acid treated. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 2:44 pm yep, that baby went for a long swim in acid. 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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