1967 Lincoln Penny

[T.C.]

I just found a 1967 Lincoln penny (no mint mark). It is thinner and a tad bit smaller than the '66 penny in the picture. I don't own a micrometer, so I can't say how much smaller in diameter. Is it a mis-strike?? I know there are many knowledgeable fellars on here, so thanks beforehand for any opinions!!

 

[NHBandit]

Looks like it's been worn away by acid or something similar.

 

[cudamark]

Probably been rolling around in the surf at some point in it's life.

 

[nsdq]

odd looks like pitting and the edge looks shaved

 

[galenrog]

The appearance is that of a coin in a slightly acidic environment. I have found similar looking coins in yards that were dominated by conifers, which cause the surrounding soil to be acidic.

 

[T.C.]

I found it over at the local High School....no idea where it had been before that. Thanks fellars!!

 

[huntsman53]

Yep, it suffered an acid bath!


Frank

 

[T.C.]

I'm thinkin' those eggheads in Chemistry class said, "Hey let's see what acid does to a penny!" Probably tossed it after their experiment.... Yup, I agree with the two of ya!!

 

[enamel7]

I always agree with Frank! Well, almost always. This time at least!

 

[nsdq]

I just pulled a cent from the french drain in my basement cira 1843 and it looks the same as yours ,,,so maybe the dirt did it in ?

 

[huntsman53]

I always agree with Frank! Well, almost always. This time at least!

LOL!! I hope it is not a case of "Monkey see, Monkey do"!


Frank

 

[Swaveab]

The acidic soil or acid can possibly pit the face and back of the coin, but it won't make the coin that thin without destroying the face and back of it. The planchet may have been defective as that has been known to occasionally happen.

 

[Crispin]

Could also have been in salt water and then cleaned up with acid. I got a 100 of them.