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Afghanistan 3 Shahi / 15 Paisa from 1919-1921 is 33mm
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We can stretch back to 1900 if that helps. Just looking for sort of "modern" large copper like the British Penny mentioned above. I'm surprised they are so rare. If we go way back I found this beast of a Russian copper coin, the 1771 Sestroretsk Ruble:  It's only 28mm - THICK!! :) 76mm in diameter. Weigh just over a kilogram (2.2lbs) Anyway, I'll keep searching for more modern stuff. |
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China (Kweichow Province) Y#A429 1949 1/2 cent. 38mm diameter. This could be a contender for the largest. Steve  |
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The East Africa 10 cents with the hole in them are about the same size as the UK Pennies.
The weight appears to be about the same too, even with the hole.
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It's only 28mm - THICK!! :) 76mm in diameter. Weigh just over a kilogram (2.2lbs)  Woah. I'm unsure why...but I want one of those! That's one chunky copper coin! Edited by DVCollector
12/06/2014 02:10 am
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Woah. I'm unsure why...but I want one of those! That's one chunky copper coin! They are very rare. I bet most got melted down for practical reasons. One sold in the 90s for $51k. It just dawned on me that it would be about the exact size of a hockey puck if you want to visualize it. |
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It reminded me of of a hockey puck too--I wouldn't want to be the goalie.
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The largest copper coin struck within the last 100 years that I can think of right now is a Chinese coin. Issued around 1928 in Honan Province, it weighs around 30 grams and diameter of 40.6mm. Mine is a low grade, weighing at 28.9g. I should have a better one somewhere  Here's a link http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces26402.htmlI reckon it would be hard to top that coin. The Kweichow 1949 1/2 cent coin comes pale in comparison at 17.5g. A slightly lighter coin but bigger would be the Szechuan 1913 200 cash (guess it's slightly over 100 years old). Diameter at 42.6mm and weighs around 24g. I would like to get it one day - it's not particularly rare I believe. http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces27897.htmlWould like to see if there are any copper coins bigger than these without going over the 100 year limit. |
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Those are the biggest I can find, too.
I'd still be interested in hearing about any >30mm copper coins you find interesting.
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This is not a circulating coin, but is big at 57mm diameter. Weight is 85.25 grams. $10 coin from Australia, celebrating the Victoria Cross medal recipients.  Steve Edited by triggersmob
12/09/2014 05:40 am
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That is really nice looking!  |
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This is not a circulating coin, but is big at 57mm diameter.
Weight is 85.25 grams.
$10 coin from Australia, celebrating the Victoria Cross medal recipients. And it's made of copper? |
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And it's made of copper? Yes, with antique finish. Steve |
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