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1945 Lincoln - Wrong Planchet Error?

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    1945 Lincoln - Wrong Planchet Error?

    I have had this coin for a long time. It came out of a coin booklet I purchased from a very elderly man that had it for many years and said he added it to the collection new and thought it was the same as a 1943. It has not been dipped or coated or cleaned. As you can see it appears to be made out of a different metal than copper and is not magnetic. Could it be the wrong planchet? Or maybe a test planchet?
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    This maybe a plated coin, which I have seen in the past. It also could be mercury dipped, which does present a potential problem.

    The best course of action is to weigh the coin. It should be 3.1 grams or very close to that weight. If not, the next test should br a specific gravity teast to determione just what substance it is.

    BJ Neff
    Member of: ANA, CCC, CONECA, Fly-in-club, FUN, NLG & T.E.V.E.C.

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      Originally posted by wavysteps View Post
      This maybe a plated coin, which I have seen in the past. It also could be mercury dipped, which does present a potential problem.

      The best course of action is to weigh the coin. It should be 3.1 grams or very close to that weight. If not, the next test should br a specific gravity teast to determione just what substance it is.

      BJ Neff
      Hey thanks. Im almost certain it hasnt been plated and according to what the seller told me he got it new. But you never know. I have a few coins that have been plated and there pretty easy to spot. Who would I contact about a gravity test? I live in the middle of nowhere in Missouri.

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        I could do a specific gravity test for you. However, if the composition is copper-nickel, a specific gravity test won't be useful as bronze has almost the same density. As BJ indicated, the first step is to get a weight.
        Mike Diamond. Error coin writer and researcher.

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          Ok and thank you very much. I might have to take you up on that offer after I see what the weight is. I ordered a new set of scales and their on there way. I will let you know when they arrive. Thanks again. Gene

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