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Would this be considered a "Split Planchet"? I can't find any other definitions that seem to fit. It is of normal penny thickness when compared to a regular. Is it worth enough to have it certified? Thanks!  Edited by Firehawk2k2
05/10/2013 1:49 pm
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No pro here but it does not look like a split planchet to me. John1  |
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Looks like it was sanded smooth.
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From doing some more reading and examining it looks as though you may be right. a blank planchet doesn't have scrape marks like that but would normal circulation cause such marks? It looks like they are in 2 main directions but there are many other scrapes as well. I still think there is a chance that it may have not been stamped on one side due to the thickness being identical to the top of the rim on a regular penny.
Is there a name/classification for a coin that was not stamped on one side?
Thanks!
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There is no way for a coin to be minted with only one side. You need the pressure of both dies against the planchet to form the image. Think of it as having a piece of play-doh in one hand, and trying to squash it without pushing it against something else. The marks on the back of your coin, and lack of a raised rim is a sure sign that the image was removed by sanding or grinding.
Dave
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05/10/2013 2:02 pm
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 There doesn't seem to be evidence of a lip to the rim. |
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Sadly I think you are correct. Oh well, thanks for the info guys =)
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Pillar of the Community
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people do some strange things with these lil guys...
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it does look as if the coin was punched a little off center.
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Could be half of an unfinished project to make a two-headed "trick" coin.
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Put it in a flip and save it until you get a chance to make it to a show that Anacs attributer or another well known error guy can look at. I like the railroad rim, but it does look like the back has been scraped.
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05/10/2013 9:10 pm
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I agree with Mainman.I have one that is partially ground down .Only the memorial building is left intact.My coin has the very same scratch marks as yours.
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I agree its ground down..but you could weigh it to be 100% positive
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