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1991 S Penny 2.6 Weight Just Found It Why Is It So Thick

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It could also be struck on slightly rolled thick stock.

Edit: I meant thick, not thin. Oops.
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91-S is a proof coin - proof cents are always struck with squared rims and I'm guessing that would make them fuller plus not as much circulation wear as normal cents.
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Yep, proof coin. The coin itself is not really thicker, the sharp square edges just make the rim wider.
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Cool find--impaired proof, yes.
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proof cents are always struck with squared rims and I'm guessing that would make them fuller plus not as much circulation wear as normal cents.


Nice find.
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The other penny is a 1977 s penny the 1991 s still looks thicker
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