Tweet
The coin below, I have not had time to research as I write this post. In a few days, I hope to have some data on the wrong planchet possibilities.
1992 Great Britain UK 10 Pence Struck On Wrong Planchet
This planchet weighs 3.0 grams. It is NOT magnetic, it does not stick to a magnet.
A few possibilities:
An update with a few mild possibilities:
Ten Pence 1992 Lion Wrong planchet Most probably 1992, date a little off flan. XRF test: 100% Iron. Possibly 1p steel core? 3.21g 1 known
Ten Pence 1992 Lion Wrong planchet Struck on a silver coloured magnetic planchet. Doesn’t appear to be iron externally. 3.2g 1 known
Ten Pence 1992 Lion Wrong planchet Struck on a smaller, lighter planchet that weighs the same as the old large 5p, XRF result 75% Cu, 25% Ni. Also seen on 5.49g planchet. 5.65g 23.4mm 1, possibly more
1992 Great Britain UK 10 Pence Struck On Wrong Planchet 3.0g Error Coin UNC-Obv.jpg
1992 Great Britain UK 10 Pence Struck On Wrong Planchet 3.0g Error Coin UNC-Rev.jpg
1992 Great Britain UK 10 Pence Struck On Wrong Planchet
This planchet weighs 3.0 grams. It is NOT magnetic, it does not stick to a magnet.
A few possibilities:
An update with a few mild possibilities:
Ten Pence 1992 Lion Wrong planchet Most probably 1992, date a little off flan. XRF test: 100% Iron. Possibly 1p steel core? 3.21g 1 known
Ten Pence 1992 Lion Wrong planchet Struck on a silver coloured magnetic planchet. Doesn’t appear to be iron externally. 3.2g 1 known
Ten Pence 1992 Lion Wrong planchet Struck on a smaller, lighter planchet that weighs the same as the old large 5p, XRF result 75% Cu, 25% Ni. Also seen on 5.49g planchet. 5.65g 23.4mm 1, possibly more
1992 Great Britain UK 10 Pence Struck On Wrong Planchet 3.0g Error Coin UNC-Obv.jpg
1992 Great Britain UK 10 Pence Struck On Wrong Planchet 3.0g Error Coin UNC-Rev.jpg
Comment