1917 Lincoln Penny weights 2.11 grams

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1917 Lincoln Penny weights 2.11 grams

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Found this coin in a big gripe of wheat cents I am looking thru. Weight is 2.11 grams it sounds different when being flipped over. Let me know what you think it is. The diameter is the same as a regular penny. In the front and back pictures pennies where under the coin. Does look a little thinner.
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My guess is the wear on it removed material. Possibly a light planchet to start with and then it wore down in circulation?
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Your coin is worn and post mint altered.
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Ok thanks for taking a look.
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