Error Penny? - Its Big

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Error Penny? - It's Big

Have had this a few years after receiving it in change. It's a 1984 Lincoln penny (dark one in pictures) that is noticeable larger than a normal penny. Any ideas on how this could happen? Oh, there are no indications of "squishing"; all of the penny's details appear to be in proportion. Thanks.

 

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[steelheadwill]

I'd have to guess it's a 'no collar' error. I have a dime larger than usual with no reeding, was told that's what it is...

 

[skeeterd]

Post in the coin forum. Those guys know their stuff.

 

[Breezie]

SHWill is correct. It's a 'no collar error.' When a coin is struck without a collar, the metal expands, thus increases in diameter. Neat find, Breezie

 

[Ism]

That doesn't explain the larger lettering and memorial. Those should be the same size as a normal penny.

 

[l.cutler]

It has been heated to the point where the zinc core begins to melt and spreads out. It is really easy to do.

 

[cudamark]

Agreed, it's probably been in a fire.

 

[cti4sw]

FYI, the "no collar" error is commonly called a "broadstrike." If you look in the Red Book you won't find a "no collar" strike error, but you will find a "broadstrike" error.

 

[AlabamaRelic]

It has been heated to the point where the zinc core begins to melt and spreads out. It is really easy to do.

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