Mis-sized (post decimalisation) 2 pence piece

[impgreene 0]

Whilst sorting through my belongings I came across my childhood coin collection that had lain untouched for 20 years.

Most of my coins are pre-decimal, but my father gave me a 1986 2 pence piece that only has a side depth of approx. 1 millimetre (versus what my quick internet search seems to suggest is an ‘official’ depth of 1.85 millimetres).

The coin is pictured below.

I was wondering if anyone knew;

1. what the coin is?

2. what the value would be?

Alternatively, does anyone know any other forums that focus on post decimalisation coins?

Thanks for any help you can give.

[VickySilver 848]

Hi,

Please post weight in grammes and also measure the diameter of the coin.

thanks.

[Colin G. 147]

Hi,

Please post weight in grammes and also measure the diameter of the coin.

thanks.

I agree, people do all sorts to coins, so it will help to rule out post mint alteration

[scott 144]

cant make a coin thinner via alteration surly.

it could be mint error if it is thicknexx rather then size, unless there are cuts, i have a couple of coins that are thinner, one side usualy looks more worn then it should.

[VickySilver 848]

Well, acid dips is certainly one way....