Waybro Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 I have a penny that weighs 2.5 grams but is literally the diameter of a nickel can anyone explain this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J P M Posted September 12 Popular Post Share Posted September 12 It could be what they call a Texas cent smashed with a hammer between two pieces of leather. Is the copper plating missing? powermad5000, The Neophyte Numismatist, Henri Charriere and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waybro Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 JPM yes it i J P M and Henri Charriere 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waybro Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 JPM yes it i Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Greenstang Posted September 12 Popular Post Share Posted September 12 JPM called it. It is a Texas cent. Larger diameter, no copper and lighter weight are the markers. No value except as a novelty. Henri Charriere, J P M and powermad5000 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Junk. Sold to ignorant tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Q.A.: And you were going to offer him how much for it? 🐓 : Well,... five... Q.A.: FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS? Are you crazy? I told you to stay away from that YouTube!... You are ignorant! 🐓 : maybe a little gullible.. but not ignorant. Besides, I'm a Rooster. What did you expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
