weird penny today
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weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:22 pm
Found a penny that seems to be a complete reverse of the traditional penny. In that it is font and everything is backward and indented rather than out, what in gods name is this guy? I'll be able to post a picture (hopefully the quality will be alright) when I get home.
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the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by slickeast » Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:04 pm
I too found an odd cent today. The obverse has the Lincoln Memorial and the reverse has Lincolns head. WEIRD looking coin.
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Re: weird penny today
by fasteddy » Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:12 pm
Hey slick you high or somepin...turn on a very bright light, with the light on turn the coin over and see if it is still odd looking. 
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Re: weird penny today
by slickeast » Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:16 pm
fasteddy wrote:Hey slick you high or somepin...turn on a very bright light, with the light on turn the coin over and see if it is still odd looking.
Darn, thought i had something. I guess i should eat the M&M's that have W's , E's and 3's on them too.
OK, back to the matter at hand. YES we want to see some pics. It might be hard to get a good pic though
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:34 pm
HA...
I mean the font, the images, all are reverse i.e. from left to right on the back it reads: tnec eno rather than one cent. Front is the same way everything is backwards, images are imprints (sunken in).
I mean the font, the images, all are reverse i.e. from left to right on the back it reads: tnec eno rather than one cent. Front is the same way everything is backwards, images are imprints (sunken in).
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:54 pm
yes... what in the f, can anyone help me out?
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:54 pm
also of course, anyone have a clue for valuations?
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the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by henrysmedford » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:04 pm
I found this-- http://www.coinvaluesmag.com/articles/unexpanded-mirror-brockages-require-special-c/
A brockage is an incuse, mirror-image version of a coin’s design. It is generated when a coin is struck into a planchet or when two previously-struck coins overlap within the striking chamber.
The most desirable kind of brockage is a first impression (“first-strike brockage”) that is sharply defined and shows little or no expansion. Many first-strike brockages are expanded and distorted. The subset that exhibits minimal expansion emerges under special circumstances. These original-size, incuse impressions are often termed “mirror brockages.” Regrettably, the term “mirror brockage” has been indiscriminately applied to brockages that fall far short of the strict standards maintained here.
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:21 pm
Excellent, thanks very much for the info.
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by henrysmedford » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:27 pm
Also see-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brockage
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:33 pm
And here is the front.
Again thanks very much.
Again thanks very much.
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by henrysmedford » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:40 pm
Do you have a gram scale? If so could you post the weight.
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:43 pm
So two sided brockage (from what i've been reading is traditionally one side messed up...) any clue on valuations?
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:44 pm
no I do not. Get to one tomorrow... (buy one if I have to)
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:46 pm
dimenions/thickness levels appear to be the same as a regular penny (ryedale acutally said it was copper)... hand sorting the coppers for wheats and found this monster...
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:48 pm
see my confusion 'bout this thing?
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by Centsation » Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:19 pm
Wow that is pretty cool. I'm interested to know how much this thing is worth. It seems like people that collect error coins would pay quite a bit for a coin like this.
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Re: weird penny today
by shinnosuke » Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:46 pm
rsk1963 wrote:dimenions/thickness levels appear to be the same as a regular penny (ryedale acutally said it was copper)... hand sorting the coppers for wheats and found this monster...
It's dated 1981 so it should be copper.
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:59 pm
No idea its why i came to yins, cause the collective knowledge here is way bigger than what i know/can easily find
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by henrysmedford » Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:19 pm
I email Mike Diamond he is the President of Coneca http://www.conecaonline.org and--
I have a blank planchet and will try to make one and will post what I get.
Hi Joe.
Regrettably, this is not a genuine error. Someone took an unstruck cent planchet (or similar-sized disc of copper) and squeezed it between two cents.
Best regards,
Mike Diamond
I have a blank planchet and will try to make one and will post what I get.
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:28 pm
Right on, thanks very much for the info.
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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Re: weird penny today
by daviscfad » Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:31 pm
Post it on coincomunity or coppercoins someone there will no right off the bat i am sure
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Re: weird penny today
by henrysmedford » Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:52 pm
henrysmedford wrote:I email Mike Diamond he is the President of Coneca http://www.conecaonline.org and--Hi Joe.
Regrettably, this is not a genuine error. Someone took an unstruck cent planchet (or similar-sized disc of copper) and squeezed it between two cents.
Best regards,
Mike Diamond
I have a blank planchet and will try to make one and will post what I get.
OK today I used a blank copper planchet two cents and a small vise and this is what I got .
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So a large vise might help!
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Re: weird penny today
by rsk1963 » Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:19 pm
Awesome. While I cant say I'm not disappointed (truthfully) it is very good to know, and I can't thank you enough from your CSI Readlcent tests. And of course everyone now knows that this is not a weird "error" but someone just f***ing off. Thanks very much for your help in determining this monster (now apparently a frankenstein, piece mailed together) oddity.
those that sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
the bee...gathers it's materials from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of it's own.
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