1984 cent the size of a nickle

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IMG_0134[1].jpg pic 2.jpg pic #1 showing size relative to standard cent, pic #2 the grooved edge.
 

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Seems to be minted on a different planchet, which would be worth around $300, but I am confused why the face seems to be so grainy.
 

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It appears to be what is known as a "Texas Cent". It was put between leather and flattened out with a hard object. The leather helped it retain the design. It couldn't have been a planchet of the wrong size because it wouldn't have fit inside the collar.
 

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Also the grooved effect on the edge is due to the top and bottom spreading out over the original rim.
 

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It could have been in a fire.
 

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It could have been in a fire.

Yup, it has been heated to the point that the zinc just begins to melt and "spread out". The gray color and grainy surface also indicate heat. I have done it myself, it is pretty easy to do.
 

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if it was smashed wouldn't the head of Lincoln be flattned and not as raised? there's a lot of detail in the face and clothing. I haven't found another one like it in my research, but am sure there has to be more like it. I was thinking it was struck on a nickel planchet, but then the die would have had to be the same size as a nickel. the patina is brown. i'm hoping it is an error, might be something. during research some coins have a grainy look from the dies.
 

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Not if it was flattened with the leather. Google Texas penny or cent and look for examples.
 

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Go to lincolncentforum and look under the glossary terms for Texas cent.
 

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the texas penny (cent) that I googled is oblong in shape, the one I have is perfectly round.
 

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another forum to join ,not. it's not a texas cion.
 

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One of the best forums out there, with national experts to boot! A new variety sent to their attributes will get you a letter to send to the slabbing companies, which will get you a designation of a discovery piece. You came here asking a question about a coin and don't like the answer you get. Here's a thought. Just believe what you want. Don't ask for any more opinions. So what's wrong with joining the site? Doesn't cost anything. No one asked you to join anyway. Besides, you wouldn't last long arguing about what a coin is.
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