Thick in appearance

[Eyeswideopen731]

I have found alot of pennies that seem to be thicker in appearance compared to others and was wondering why that would be. Also I have a few that have a thicker rim on one side and it appears split. Thank you.

 

[lairmo]

here's some info on your question: https://coinsite.com/is-my-thick-penny-a-mint-mistake/

 

[BC1969]

I don't know enough to comment.
That rim is wrecked heh.

 

[Eyeswideopen731]

Lol Everytime I see one I just throw em in the tin. They are always 60s.

 

[PetesPockets55]

If you are talking about the letters of IGWT running into the rim, I believe that was an issue with the master die that was used to make all the other dies. As the dies age, the letters can get distorted and larger.

If I remember correctly, a new master die was made in 1969 because of this issue.

 

[port ewen ace]

all 68-D's have the "saucer" look with red to red brown color--- ya can spot 'em quicker than a bear with a trash can on his head