Does this 1980 Penny look odd?

[creskol]

Just got back from the pizza joint where I got this in change. It looks like the letters have a gold-tint shadow of some sort, and it looks like a die shift on the Liberty and some details on reverse. Also seems a bit light in weight. Maybe I just need some sleep and am seeing things.

 

[High Plains Digger]

The strangest thing to me is that it doesn't have a "D" on it. Don't see many of those out here.

 

[mope540]

is it gold paint??

 

[creskol]

is it gold paint??

I suppose it could be, but I tried to pick some off with a toothpick and it doesn't seem to budge. It looks way more pronounced in the photos, as they were done at 600dpi resolution. I may try sticking it in the ultrasonic cleaner for a bit to see if any lifts off.

 

[creskol]

The strangest thing to me is that it doesn't have a "D" on it. Don't see many of those out here.

Look closely at the word "LIBERTY" .. It doesn't appear to be in a straight line, and on the reverse, the base of the Lincoln Memorial at left side seems to be a bit off.

 

[dirty digger dude]

may have been struck through some foreign material. Lots of stuff gets in the dies like grease, dirt, wire, rags, etc.

 

[creskol]

may have been struck through some foreign material. Lots of stuff gets in the dies like grease, dirt, wire, rags, etc.

Never thought about that possibility! Thanks!

 

[Rmeav8r]

Gold pennies are a popular school project for chemistry class lab. Maybe this one was incomplete then passed on in change ....... just a thought!

http://www.schooltube.com/video/7596bb62868a6ba2053e/Turning-a-penny-gold

Scout

 

[creskol]

Gold pennies are a popular school project for chemistry class lab. Maybe this one was incomplete then passed on in change ....... just a thought!

http://www.schooltube.com/video/7596bb62868a6ba2053e/Turning-a-penny-gold

Scout

That seems like a Great explanation on the color .. Neat presentation, too! Thanks!

 

[Breezie]

Yeppers, I've got to agree that it looks like a science project gone bad or either some 'scrap-booking lady decided not to use the penny she painted gold. Breezie

 

[Tuberale]

Think you're almost on the right track. There does seem to be gold leaf on the coin.

More importantly, look at the motto obverse, along with LIBERTY: these are key areas for many Lincoln cents for doubling. The D in GOD is especially clear to me.