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I recently found an odd 2000 penny the diameter of a nickel and more the color of a nickel than a regular penny. The head of Lincoln as well as other inscriptions are also larger than that of a normal penny. Enlighten me please.
Hi Tim,
This could be a number of things. #1, a cent struck on a nickel planchet. #2 and cent struck on the correct planchet but without the collar at minting. #3 A cent struck on a foreign planchet. #4, simply a copy of a cent.
A cent should weigh 2.5 grams and a nickel should weigh 5 grams. Weigh them and see what it is.
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Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
Omega Precious Metals
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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.
Experience
Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US
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PCGS, NGC, Rotary
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Physician's Money Digest
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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
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Paul Harris Fellow
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