Copper Disk

[J_Dodge]

Found this disk in a roll of pennies 2 nights back.

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My digi-cam doesn't have a macro closeup setting, so this is the best I could do for a close up.

The left coin is a '82 copper, the right is '94 Zinc (picked for color comparison). The overall size
(height & width) is that of a penny, although it's a bit thinner - this could be due to the lack of a
rim on both sides.

It weighs 2.85-2.86 gr, less than a pre '82, but more than a Zinc.

I speculate that someone rubbed a pre '82 down w/ some sort of abrasive (both sides), hence the
weight reduction. The resulting surfaces are fairly smooth, w/ a few surface scratches.

Other theories?

JD

[fasteddy]

a planchet....didn't get struck into a penny....my guess it is Cu....I find a lot of Cu cents that are underweight in the 2.85 gr and above...usually from the early to mid 70's.

and welcome to the crazies.

[theshoenlebens]

a planchet....didn't get struck into a penny....my guess it is Cu....I find a lot of Cu cents that are underweight in the 2.85 gr and above...usually from the early to mid 70's.

and welcome to the crazies.

[henrysmedford]

a planchet....didn't get struck into a penny....my guess it is Cu....I find a lot of Cu cents that are underweight in the 2.85 gr and above...usually from the early to mid 70's.

and welcome to the crazies.

From past post--Update Franklin found a 2.46 gram 1951-s thin planchet cent. Also see--http://www.pcgs.com/Cert/26809666/

Barrytrot was kind and helped us send it in to be graded and here is is .

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[John_doe]

I have found several blank planchetts in circulation. Pretty cool to find, but not worth anything.

[J_Dodge]

Henry

If it's not to much trouble, could you explain what the grading process is, what it does for a coin, etc? I assume there is a $ involved....

Many Thanks

JD

[henrysmedford]

Subject: Copper Disk

Henry

If it's not to much trouble, could you explain what the grading process is, what it does for a coin, etc? I assume there is a $ involved....

Many Thanks

JD

You may not know but my son Franklin has autism and loves to sort coins and gets a charge when he finds something neet. So this is priceless to him and this coin I posted was most likely not worth sending in.

[barrytrot]

Subject: Copper Disk

Henry

If it's not to much trouble, could you explain what the grading process is, what it does for a coin, etc? I assume there is a $ involved....

Many Thanks

JD

You may not know but my son Franklin has autism and loves to sort coins and gets a charge when he finds something neet. So this is priceless to him and this coin I posted was most likely not worth sending in.

Here are the PCGS fees:

http://www.pcgs.com/servicesandfees/