Thick penny

[rickertmork]

The 1993 one is the thick one, i noticed this was pretty heavy and thick, I’m. It sure if the picture is good enough. Is this a known error?

 

[Tpmetal]

Dryer penny. Rolled around the outside edge of a dryer and flattened the edge

 

[jeff of pa]

Newer Condition .
Hasn't been in Circulation Long

 

[Trezurehunter]

I don't recognize it as an error coin.

 

[rickertmork]

Newer Condition .
Hasn't been in Circulation Long

The ugly one(1993) is the thick coin, I was comparing it to a regular sized one.

 

[Almy]

Interesting about the "dryer penny". I've not hear of this before. I wonder how a disc would remain on its edge as it was tumbled in a dryer drum. I would expect it to be mostly flat against the drum.
The thick-edged penny seems about the same size as the other but has a thicker and wider edge.

 

[rickertmork]

Interesting about the "dryer penny". I've not hear of this before. I wonder how a disc would remain on its edge as it was tumbled in a dryer drum. I would expect it to be mostly flat against the drum.
The thick-edged penny seems about the same size as the other but has a thicker and wider edge.

Yes not a (dryer penny,) it would be in garbage condition if it was.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Interesting !

 

[l.cutler]

Could be struck on a thick planchet, it happens. It also could just have higher rims which sometimes happens due to striking pressure or die set-up. Weigh it on an accurate scale that weighs to at least two decimal points, if it's heavy then it's struck on a planchet cut from rolled thick stock. Neither issue is of collector interest unless substantially overweight.

 

[russau]

If it were mine , I;d keep it around !

 

[rickertmork]

Could be struck on a thick planchet, it happens. It also could just have higher rims which sometimes happens due to striking pressure or die set-up. Weigh it on an accurate scale that weighs to at least two decimal points, if it's heavy then it's struck on a planchet cut from rolled thick stock. Neither issue is of collector interest unless substantially overweight.

I will weigh it and get back eventually, the weight it was caused me to look at the rim.

 

[rickertmork]

Here it is compared to a nickel and another penny. The thick penny is on the middle.

 

[rickertmork]

This is according to the compuda!

1993 Lincoln cent struck on a nickel planchet is a significant off-metal error. It would weigh 5.0 grams(standard nickel weight) rather than the standard 2.5 grams for a 1993 penny. These errors often show only a partial date or design due to size differences, and are worth significant premiums, typically hundreds of dollars. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Details on 1993 Error Coins:

• Identification: A 1993 cent struck on a 5-cent planchet will have the silvery-grey color of nickel and a noticeably thicker, larger planchet.
• Cause: This happens when a smaller penny planchet is mistakenly fed into a press meant for nickels, or vice versa.
• Value: Similar off-metal or wrong-planchet, dual-denomination errors from this era often sell in the $100–$200+ range.
• Other 1993 Errors: Other valuable 1993 errors include unplated, partial-copper cents (appearing silver) and Close AM varieties (proof dies used on business strikes). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Important Notes:

• Many "silvery" pennies are actually damaged by acid, plated, or are simply missing their copper plating (zinc core), which is less valuable than being struck on a nickel planchet.
• Ensure the coin has the correct weight (\(5.0g \pm\)) to confirm it is a true nickel planchet error. [1, 2, 3]

 

[rickertmork]

https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=115336 And here is a dryer coin, very interesting

 

[rickertmork]

You can tell on the high points on the bust, and the edge , that it’s not a dyer coin.

 

[robertk]

Well you can check the weight for the "wrong planchet" theory, but it certainly does not appear to made of nickel.

 

[rickertmork]

Well you can check the weight for the "wrong planchet" theory, but it certainly does not appear to made of nickel.

I will in the next day or so

 

[l.cutler]

As is often the case the internet AI response is wrong. It can't be struck on a nickel planchet because a nickel planchet is larger and would not fit in the cent coining chamber. A nickel struck on a cent planchet is possible because the cent planchet is smaller and would fit. The only way a larger planchet could be struck with smaller dies is if it was intentionally done without a collar but if this was the case there would be no raised rim around the coin and it would be larger in diameter than a nickel.

 

[rickertmork]

As is often the case the internet AI response is wrong. It can't be struck on a nickel planchet because a nickel planchet is larger and would not fit in the cent coining chamber. A nickel struck on a cent planchet is possible because the cent planchet is smaller and would fit. The only way a larger planchet could be struck with smaller dies is if it was intentionally done without a collar but if this was the case there would be no raised rim around the coin and it would be larger in diameter than a nickel.

So it’s a mystery? Here’s a picture of the other side. For entertainment

 

[l.cutler]

So it’s a mystery? Here’s a picture of the other side. For entertainment

Not really a mystery, as stated it's either a slightly thick planchet or just a raised rim from high striking pressure. If it's a little overweight then it's a thick planchet, if weight is normal then just a high rim. Both are pretty common occurrences.