Metalf*ingMusic Greenie Joined Jul 10, 2019 Messages 13 Reaction score 7 Golden Thread 0 Location Phoenix, AZ Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Oct 22, 2023 Thread Owner #1 Any advice or explanation as to why this penny looks like this? Thanks Attachments 20231022_092846.webp 192.2 KB · Views: 73 20231022_092819.webp 206.8 KB · Views: 64 20231022_092815.webp 230.9 KB · Views: 59 20231022_092835.webp 268 KB · Views: 66
ToddsPoint Gold Member 🥇 Charter Member Joined Mar 2, 2018 Messages 9,257 Reaction score 33,460 Golden Thread 0 Location Todds Point, IL Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Oct 22, 2023 #2 Machine wear. Got caught in clothes dryer or similar type machine that wore it down. Solid copper, still worth 2-cents.
Machine wear. Got caught in clothes dryer or similar type machine that wore it down. Solid copper, still worth 2-cents.
G galenrog Bronze Member 🥇 Charter Member Joined Feb 19, 2006 Messages 2,189 Reaction score 2,429 Golden Thread 0 Oct 23, 2023 #3 The term “dryer coin” refers to any coin caught in a machine, typically a machine that has rotating parts, that, when retrieved, has an unusual wear pattern. Time for more coffee.
The term “dryer coin” refers to any coin caught in a machine, typically a machine that has rotating parts, that, when retrieved, has an unusual wear pattern. Time for more coffee.