1984 cent the size of a nickle

[prospect007]

I,m not sure where I found this one cent coin, but it's the size of a nickel and as thin as a dime, 1984 D. weight is 2.3 grams, has a groove on the edge not a typical blunt edge, Lincoln seems extremely raised. any one know anything about a coin like this? thanks for your help.

 

[NHBandit]

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[enamel7]

Ditto!!!

 

[prospect007]

pics

pic #1 showing size relative to standard cent, pic #2 the grooved edge.

 

[coinsareawesome]

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.

 

[enamel7]

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.

 

[NHBandit]

Everything is larger including Lincolns head. That would not be possible with an error. I suspect it's a novelty coin.

 

[enamel7]

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

 

[cudamark]

It could have been in a fire.

 

[l.cutler]

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.

 

[prospect007]

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.

 

[enamel7]

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

 

[enamel7]

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

 

[prospect007]

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

 

[enamel7]

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

Not the same. Go to the site I mentioned.

 

[prospect007]

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

 

[enamel7]

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