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Valued Member
United States
55 Posts |
I've had 22-D cent swimming around in the mix for years that appears quite a bit smaller in o.d. and overall profile than what seems to be the norm. Had a few people awhile back say it was a "dryer penny"..."it was worn down and shrunk that way", not so sure about all that but I do appreciate the effort...lol. Looking around again today for some other wild & crazy possibilities as to why? Struck on a planchet meant for another coin? Thoughts? Thank for any other ideas.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
78234 Posts |
Strange. I don't see any signs of it going through a dryer. I'm honestly not sure why it's smaller.   Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21855 Posts |
Being struck on a wrong planchet would not change the size as it is
the collar that dictates the size and yours is fully struck.
Not the best of pictures to tell but I would say that your 1922D is a
counterfeit which could account for the difference in size.
Edited by JimmyD
12/27/2025 3:40 pm
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Valued Member
 United States
55 Posts |
Thank you E. & V. and JimmyD, I appreciate your thoughts.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19514 Posts |
I'm thinking counterfeit as well. A full, large and sharp pic of the reverse might shed more light on the matter. Thanks.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1746 Posts |
Something seems off, fake? Maybe let's see the reverse and weigh it.
Edited by The_Duke
12/27/2025 5:12 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
78234 Posts |
I didn't say it, but I was thinking a counterfeit as well.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10601 Posts |
Yes - weigh the cent if you can.
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Valued Member
United States
55 Posts |
Reverse image. Will weigh it asap. Thanks for the opinions.  |
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Valued Member
United States
55 Posts |
side profile..  |
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Moderator
United States
105218 Posts |
 with above comments. will wait for an accurate weight. |
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Valued Member
United States
55 Posts |
If this cent is likely deemed a counterfeit given its profile then I see no sense in wasting anymore time with it, but I do want to thank all of you for taking the time provide your kind responses!
Thank you and Happiest New Year!
Mike.
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Valued Member
United States
55 Posts |
Good morning/ afternoon! Had a chance today to weigh this 1922-D Lincoln Wheat cent with an under the standard normal sized planchete if anyone was interested or curious. Weighed in at 3.09 grams.   |
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Posted 12/27/2025 3:31 pm
