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2020 D Lincoln, Zinc like appearance .772mm dia.?

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  • qwackers
    • Jan 2025
    • 25
    #1

    2020 D Lincoln, Zinc like appearance .772mm dia.?

    I have another questioned coin that I like to know if it's forged/novelty or what. Here are the findings so far 260119144400812.jpg 260119150006122.jpg 260119145847280.jpg 260119144216216.jpg 260119144311328.jpg
    Last edited by qwackers; 01-21-2026, 12:03 PM. Reason: error in unit of measure, should be .772" not in mm
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  • MintErrors
    Minterrors.org
    • Jun 2015
    • 4061
    #2
    The weight is right on for a zinc cent. These were/are produced from 1982 to present. Are you suspect of the diameter? I suggest Placing another cent on top of this coin and see if they are the same size.
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    Gary Kozera
    Website: https://MintErrors.org

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    • qwackers
      • Jan 2025
      • 25
      #3
      Yes, I had; and find it larger than a reg 2020 D. Showing an approx. 1/16" more (a Canadian cent was even slightly smaller than it). The film surface on both sides appear faded, milky silver. Both sides showing exact type and shade as mating. While the edge has a bright copper band finish.
      Seems odd that it doesn't show disproportion of the image to field around it, all looks even. Thought it could be a prop. or something maybe and got loose, also thought somebody intentionally tainted it, but why the enlargement?
      Be an ANACS order sometime I guess. Thank you for your help ME

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      • qwackers
        • Jan 2025
        • 25
        #4
        According to Coin Guru @ coinauctionshelp.com, these are referred to as a "Texas cent", where one places a coin between 2 pieces of leather and hits it with a hammer or sledge. Who'd a thought!

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